Revenue Accountant

RESO; Manama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Revenue Accountant to join its growing Finance team. This exciting role involves driving process improvements and contributing to the revenue recognition process, particularly in preparation for an IPO. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IFRS 15 or ASC 606, along with a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence. The company offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning budget, and numerous benefits that reflect its values. If you're eager to work with exceptional talent and make a real impact in the tech industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

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 career performance.
• Experience in IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end reporting and revenue recognition processes.
• Support year-end audit and improve financial processes.

Skills

IFRS 15

ASC 606

Revenue Recognition

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The role of a Revenue Accountant at Canonical:

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 15 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 15 or ASC 606.

Location:

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

What your day will look like:

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

What we are looking for in you:

1. Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
3. Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
4. IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
5. Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
6. NetSuite or similar systems experience a plus
7. 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 recognize 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.

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

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.