Revenue Accountant at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical is a growing, international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu -- the world’s #1 cloud operating system. Our mission is to realize the potential of free software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Revenue Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We’re looking for an exceptional accountant with IFRS experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. 
• You’ll have domain expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606.  You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details.
• This role may choose to be office-based out of London or Home based in EMEA/Americas regions, and will report to our Global Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
• Have full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process 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

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
• IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
• Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preffered
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar experience a plus

What Canonical Offers

• Personal learning and development budget 
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online