Revenue Accounting Manager

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Canonical Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year


Revenue Accounting Manager,

professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience

Location:
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts
  • Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle
  • Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
  • Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals
  • Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
  • Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
  • Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

Valued Skills And Experience
  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
  • CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
  • A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
  • Leadership or management responsibility
  • A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
  • Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
  • Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
  • Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
  • Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional, Optional Skills We Value
  • Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
  • Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
  • Software engineering qualification or experience
  • A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
  • MBA or other relevant business degree

What we offer colleagues
  • 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
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

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