Accountant

canonical; Dubai; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an exceptional Accountant with IFRS expertise to join their dynamic Finance team. This role is pivotal as the company prepares for its planned IPO, offering a unique opportunity to drive process improvements and contribute to a highly productive team. You'll be responsible for month-end reporting, statutory reporting, and supporting the finance team's broader goals. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive work environment, this role promises to enhance your career while making a significant impact in a growing organization. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance.
• Experience at a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end reporting and year-end audit processes.
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance in financial procedures.

Skills

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Statutory Reporting

Audit Support

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Enterprise Grade Systems

Job description

If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and advance your career in Finance!

Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas and truly contribute to a highly productive team.

We are looking for an exceptional Accountant with IFRS experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. The right candidate will have domain expertise and a passion for IFRS.

Location: This role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones.

What your day will look like

The role of an Accountant at Canonical:

• Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
• Have full responsibility for a part of the ledger processes relevant to your strengths
• Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting
• Support the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO
• Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance
• Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed
• Actively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations
• Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance team

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
• Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
• NetSuite or similar enterprise grade systems experience
• Willingness to travel up to four times per year

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events