Hybrid Lease Accountant bei Brinks Company

The Brinks Company (NYSE: BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Brinks Global Shared Services enable Brinks’ Strategy by providing noncore best-in-class multi-functional services on behalf of our internal customers and stakeholders, delivered from regionally selected hubs located in LATAM, EMEA and APAC.

Job Description:

Purpose

This position will report to the RtR Manager in Lisbon and will work with the Lease Accounting Team Leader in Colombia and is responsible for Lease accounting, monthly close duties, balance sheet and P&L analysis, account reconciliations, audit support and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Determine classification of facilities and equipment leases (capital vs. operating).
• Determine lease term under ASC 842 and the Brinks lease accounting policy.
• Analyze and reconcile lease-related balance sheet accounts.
• Work with the countries to obtain new agreements/ modifications/ terminations/ re-assessment events to account for.
• Review various contracts/agreements for determine of inputs needed to account for the lease in the lease tool.
• Execute established system of procedures and internal controls to accurately record the acquisition, changes, and disposition of Brinks leases.
• Analyze General Ledger accounts, reports, financials statements and assist in month-end close work.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and internal/external auditors to answer questions and provide guidance related to leases.
• Assist with both internal and external audit including performing some self-testing on lease related transactions.
• Coordinate with the off shore Shared Services Team for accounting, reporting, and financial close matters.
• Assist with special projects on as needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting
• Experience complying with/testing Sox controls.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system like PeopleSoft and Oracle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer?

A learning journey that fosters personal and career growth within a global, word-leading company with a caring culture that promotes employees’ wellbeing and work/life balance through flexible schedules, appealing hybrid work scheme (above market practices) and a work environment that values safety, continuous improvement, engagement, customer focus, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.

What’s Next? 

Thank you for your interest in joining our Global Shared Services Center family at Brinks Portugal. Upon completion of the application process, your profile will deserve our best and fullest attention in the upcoming weeks.

The selection process comprises at least: CV sifting, one technical interview with the hiring manager and one interview with HR. Share your experience and skills and demonstrate us your enthusiasm. Successful completion of these steps brings you onboard! Are you ready to #SecureYourFuture?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or degree of disability.