Lease Management and Reporting Manager

Pepco is a well-known and valued brand, present in 18 European countries. Each month, over 30 million customers visit nearly 4,000 of our stores. This success is driven by more than 25,000 store employees who ensure the best shopping experience for our customers, as well as several thousand employees working in our Distribution Centers and Offices across Europe.

Our greatest strength comes from our people—their passion and energy inspire us to keep reaching higher! Join us and be a part of our success story!

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Manage the lease lifecycle, including uploading contracts, amendments, and terminations into the lease management system, reviewing and validating lease data for completeness and accuracy, reconciling data between systems and clarifying discrepancies.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly journal entries for IFRS 16 and IAS 17 adjustments.
• Ensure accurate preparation and review of financial reports and required disclosures, in compliance with IFRS 16 and IAS 17, including lease schedules, ROU asset calculations, and lease liability adjustment.
• Collaborate with Property, Accounting, Reporting, FP&A, Commercial Finance and Legal teams, to address lease-related reporting requirements and resolve discrepancies. Additionally, to support the forecasting and budgeting process by providing detailed lease-related data, analytics, and insights.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with lease accounting standards and clarifying all audit queries related to lease management.
• Oversee the successful implementation of the system and its integration with another system.
• Act as the system owner, responsible for continuous improvement of the tool, managing system upgrades and resolving technical issues in collaboration with IT and vendors, providing training, documentation, and ongoing support.
• Identify opportunities to enhance lease management processes.
• Lead the rollout of centralized lease management processes, defining standard operating procedures and ensuring their adoption across all Pepco countries.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing lease management team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and target operating model.
• Maintain strong data governance by conducting regular audits, reconciliations, and accuracy checks on lease data.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Min. 5 years of experience in lease management, financial reporting, or related fields.
• Expertise in preparing and reviewing financial reports, journal entries, and compliance with IFRS 16 and IAS 17 (preferred in SSC or BPO environments).
• Proven experience in managing teams and driving high performance.
• Demonstrated experience centralizing and standardizing lease management processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or similar accounting certification preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential (min. B2 - written and verbal).
• In-depth knowledge of lease accounting standards, financial reporting, and understanding of forecasting/budgeting processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Resilient and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to build trusted and credible relationships with multiple stakeholders.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.