Systems Accounting Manager (Remote) at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Systems Accounting Manager

Location: Nigeria

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex NetSuite configuration, workflows, customization, and integration
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within NetSuite.
• Demonstrate proficiency in script understanding and problem resolution
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to provide insights into business performance
• Coordinate regular system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their efficiency and proficiency with NetSuite.
• Oversee Sandbox accounts for development and testing, ensuring seamless deployment of customizations and updates to the production environment
• Stay updated on new NetSuite features and functionalities, assessing their potential impact on business processes
• Drive process and systems improvements across teams 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
• Drive and 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 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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.

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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