Revenue Accounting Manager

Eutelsat Communications SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Eutelsat Group in London is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join our finance team. You will be responsible for revenue accounting for the LEO offering, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition.

The role requires ACA/ ACCA, IFRS 15 knowledge, SAP experience, and strong Excel skills. Part-time, based at the London office in White City with potential hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ACA/ ACCA accounting qualification.
• Understanding and application of IFRS 15.
• Experience engaging with auditors or in a reputable audit firm is preferred.
• Experience accounting for multiple revenue streams in a multinational environment.
• Advanced Excel skills for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, ensure completeness, and post customer invoices from the Billing Team.
• Coordinate intercompany revenue bookings and reconciliations.
• Post LEO revenue entries into the ERP system and support the close calendar.
• Partner with Controlling, Legal, and Commercial on revenue developments.
• Ensure IFRS 15 compliance and post adjusting journals as needed.
• Monthly reconciliation of LEO revenue postings and reporting to senior management.
• Own Accrued Income and Deferred Income ledgers with monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly COGS calculations aligned with Logistics for costs.
• Interface with tax, FP&A, leadership, auditors.
• Assist with government filings as necessary.
• Produce ad hoc reports for senior management.

Skills

IFRS 15 understanding

Auditing experience

Advanced Excel

Intercompany revenue knowledge

SAP experience

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and ACA/ ACCA

Tools

SAP

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Revenue Accounting Manager

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Connect with Eutelsat Group

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat Group?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us : As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth - both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Who You Are:

You’re a whiz in accounting with a strong drive to deliver. You’re agile and love the nitty gritty. You read, learn, examine, and are full of ideas. You’re sparked by a fast pace and new challenges. You want to make a real difference in the world by revolutionizing technology in Space.

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for a Revenue Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This position will report directly into our Group Financial Controller and will be responsible for revenue accounting for the LEO offering. Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining, ensuring completeness, and posting of all customer invoices from the Billing Team
• Coordination with group entities to ensure booking and reconciliation of intercompany revenue transactions
• Posting all LEO revenue related entries into the ERP system, with the ability to deliver on a tight Company close calendar
• Business partnering with Controlling, Legal, Commercial to ensure you keep abreast of revenue contract developments (new signings, amendments etc.)
• Ensuring revenue recognition is in line with IFRS 15 with guidance from the Head of Technical Accounting and posting adjusting journal entries as needed
• Monthly reconciliation of LEO revenue postings and presentation of results to senior management
• Ownership of the Accrued Income and Deferred Income ledgers including monthly reconciliation
• Preparing the Costs of Goods sold calculation each month based on revenue bookings and aligning with the Logistics Team to ensure completeness and correctness of costs applied
• Interfacing with other accounting functions, tax, financial planning, and finance leadership as well as other internal and external parties including auditors
• Assisting with preparation of required government filings, as necessary
• Producing ad hoc reports for senior management as needed.

What it Takes:

• Bachelor’s Degree and accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA)
• Proven ability in understanding and application of IFRS 15
• Ability to engage with auditors or prior experience working at a reputable audit firm
• Proven experience accounting for various revenue streams in a multi-national environment
• Confident interpreting large datasets and using advanced excel formulae
• Minimum experience of one year using SAP accounting software
• Experience of a first-class control environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing, this will include communication of accounting policies and procedures to corporate team members.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent and shifting demands as well as appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Must deliver following tight timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate between various corporate functional groups.

Where You’ll Be: Our London Office in White City on at least a part time basis.

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