Job Purpose and Summary

The Lease and Commercial Finance Accountant will consistently provide superior customer service as well as total operational support for the Finance Manager Operations all of our internal and external customers.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution. Leases credit control and dealmakingLeases reconciliations and reportingOther accounting/financial journals, recons, reporting and forecasting (15% of role)Ensure efficient and accurate workflow for the approval of lease dealsProcess improvements2IC to Finance Manager Operations

What we ask

MatricQualification in Finance and/or Business Administration5+ years’ experience in accounting or bankingRecognition of prior commercial experience especially in leasesSpecialist in leasing and credit decisionsFinancial, accounting and forecasting abilities/experienceExperience in loan/leasing documentation or supportMicrosoft Word, Excel (needs to be advanced), PowerPoint, Outlook and other office support systems and programsPossess a thorough knowledge of accounting and reportingCredit control experienceLegal experience (contracts and documentation)

You will need

Apply sound business acumenCommercially drivenAttention to detail and accuracyDeadline drivenCommunicate effectivelyEfficient decision makingDrive for resultsFocus on the customerNegotiate and influencePlan and organize effectivelySolid business supportGood oral and written skillsExcellent numeracy skills to understand and communicate the business to all parties while focusing on customer serviceProblem solverDemonstrate strong analytical skillsResilience and self-starterTeam playerWorks well under pressure

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.