Senior Accountant – Capital Projects & Lease Accounting

The role

We are scaling our global data centre footprint and investing significantly in long-term infrastructure. To support this growth, we are looking for a strong accounting professional to take ownership of accounting for large-scale capital construction projects and complex lease arrangements.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, infrastructure, and operations. You will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and external partners to ensure accurate accounting, transparency, and compliance across the full lifecycle of our data centre development projects.

Your responsibilities will include

• Own accounting for long-term capital projects, including construction of data centres and related infrastructure.
• Manage project cost tracking, construction-in-progress (CIP), capitalization, and commissioning processes.
• Ensure proper treatment of construction costs, prepayments, accruals, and reclassifications in line with accounting policies.
• Lead accounting for lease contracts under ASC 842 and IFRS 16, including:
• Initial recognition and measurement
• ROU asset and lease liability accounting
• Reassessments, modifications, and disclosures
• Partner with engineering, procurement, legal, and project management teams to review contracts and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Support system integration and automation projects involving NetSuite, Blackline, inventory system
• Prepare documentation and provide support during external audits.
• Strengthen and improve internal controls around capital and lease accounting processes.

We expect you to have

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on:
• Construction or development projects
• Plant, manufacturing, or asset-intensive industries
• Hands-on experience with accounting for large-scale capital projects.
• Strong expertise in lease accounting (ASC 842 or IFRS 16 requred).
• Solid understanding of fixed assets, capitalization policies, and project cost lifecycle.
• Experience reviewing construction and infrastructure contracts from an accounting perspective.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex datasets.
• Proactive mindset and ability to operate in a fast-growing, evolving environment.
• CPA / ACCA or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in data centre, infrastructure, energy, or technology environments.
• Experience with ERP systems supporting project accounting.
• Experience in multinational or cross-border environments.

Competencies & Traits

• Independent problem-solving.
• High accuracy and ownership.
• Strong cross-functional communication.
• Continuous improvement mindset.