Senior Revenue Accountant

Avathon; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 1.400.000 - 2.200.000; Jornada completa

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Equal opportunity employer

Descripción de la vacante

Avathon, Bangalore-based industrial AI autonomy platform, is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join the finance team. This role reports to the Finance Head (India) and involves revenue recognition, month-end close, and statutory compliance for the Indian entity.

You will work with Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate revenue accounting, stay compliant with GST/TDS, and drive process improvements across the Indian operation.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in revenue accounting, financial reporting or general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and Ind AS 115 and SaaS contract revenue.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and financial consolidation.

Responsabilidades

• Revenue recognition and contract accounting under ASC 606 and Ind AS 115.
• Prepare revenue schedules, deferred revenue reconciliations, unbilled revenue and contract assets/liabilities.
• Run month-end close, journal entries, GL reconciliations and related reporting.
• Coordinate with Tax, Compliance, and internal/external auditors.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and financial consolidation for overseas parents.

Conocimientos

Revenue accounting

Financial reporting

ASC 606

Ind AS 115

Excel

Intercompany

Analytical skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/CMA/ACCA preferred

Herramientas

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Zoho Books

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are & Why Join Us

Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries - energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics - accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations. Our platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation that contextualizes and connects operational data across siloed systems, bringing together time series, structured, unstructured, and machine vision data to power AI-driven applications in asset performance management, supply chain intelligence, visual AI, and global trade management. With capabilities spanning digital twins, normal behavior modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision, Avathon delivers real-time predictive intelligence and agentic decision-making at industrial scale.

Cutting-Edge AI Innovation - Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future. High-Growth Environment - Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm. Meaningful Impact - Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.

Learn more at: avathon.com

We are seeking a Senior Revenue Accountantto join our rapidly expanding team of seasoned finance professionals. This position shall report to the Finance Head (India) and play an important role in helping shape the accounting team as the company grows. This role presents an incredible learning opportunity and will include exposure to a variety of accounting processes and business process optimization (for the US parent company and our India subsidiary) in a global, fast-paced, and growing environment.

Location: Bangalore (Onsite 5 day workweek)

Key Responsibilities

1. Revenue Recognition and Contract Accounting

• Review customer contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and other sales arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and Ind AS 115, as applicable.
• Analyse SaaS subscriptions, professional services, implementation services, managed services, and other revenue streams to identify performance obligations, determine transaction prices, allocate consideration, and establish appropriate revenue recognition schedules.
• Prepare and maintain revenue schedules, deferred revenue reconciliations, unbilled revenue, accrued revenue, and contract asset/liability balances.
• Assess contract modifications, variable consideration, milestone-based arrangements, and customer acceptance or UAT clauses to determine the appropriate timing of revenue recognition.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, Customer Success, Delivery, and FP&A teams to review contractual terms and ensure accurate revenue accounting.
• Prepare monthly revenue analysis, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial reporting and management review.

1. Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure revenue, deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, and related accounts are accurately recorded and reconciled within established closing timelines.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports, revenue variance analysis, and management information reports.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations, financial consolidation, and reporting to the US parent company.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation supporting revenue transactions, accounting judgments, and key reconciliations.

1. Indian Accounting and Statutory Compliance

• Apply relevant Indian accounting and financial reporting requirements, including applicable Ind AS provisions and Schedule III presentation requirements, where relevant to the entity.
• Coordinate with the tax and compliance teams on the accounting implications of GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements relating to customer contracts and revenue transactions.
• Support statutory audits, tax audits, and other financial compliance activities by providing reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor queries.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable Indian statutory requirements and company policies.

1. Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Develop, document, and maintain revenue accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and month-end close checklists.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate revenue accounting processes, improve data quality, and strengthen internal controls.
• Support the implementation, enhancement, and administration of accounting systems and revenue reporting tools.
• Drive consistency in accounting practices between the Indian entity and the US parent company, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting policies and reporting requirements.

1. Audit and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audit cycles, responding to information requests and resolving audit observations.
• Work closely with the US Finance team to ensure timely and accurate submission of revenue reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Communicate significant accounting judgments, revenue recognition issues, and potential reporting risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and other accounting initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in revenue accounting, financial reporting, or general accounting, preferably within a SaaS, technology, IT services, or multinational organisation.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm or a reputed public accounting firm is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and/or Ind AS 115, including the application of revenue recognition principles to SaaS contracts and service arrangements.
• Experience reviewing customer contracts, identifying performance obligations, preparing revenue recognition assessments, and maintaining revenue schedules.
• Good understanding of Indian accounting practices, GST, TDS, statutory audit requirements, and applicable financial reporting regulations.
• Experience supporting month-end close, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting, financial consolidation, and reporting to overseas parent entities is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis. Experience with ERP and accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Zoho Books is an advantage.
• Ability to develop accounting policies, document processes, and recommend improvements to existing controls and workflows.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight month-end and reporting deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.