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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our growing team. If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world-class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and kick-start your career in Finance!

Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team.

Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/R ledgers, processing customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, registering customer payments, dealing with queries effectively and efficiently and maintaining compliance with processes and procedures. You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation.

In return, we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development, including offering you support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications. You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Maintain accuracy of our A/R ledgers and reconciliation of accounts
• Manage our customer data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of customer data changes and approvals
• Process our customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner
• Efficiently resolve any problems prior to raising and issue of invoice
• Implement and comply with the Canonical credit control policy
• Maximise cash collection through the effective collection of debts and maintain records to track debt collection through to conclusion
• Ensure payments are received in line with contractual terms
• Help with our month end processes: bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
  
  

• Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subject
• Excellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, lookups etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, with great organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Great communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customers
• A passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your career
• Experience using an enterprise level accounting system
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our growing team. If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world-class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and kick-start your career in Finance!

Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team.

Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/R ledgers, processing customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, registering customer payments, dealing with queries effectively and efficiently and maintaining compliance with processes and procedures. You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation.

In return, we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development, including offering you support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications. You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Maintain accuracy of our A/R ledgers and reconciliation of accounts
• Manage our customer data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of customer data changes and approvals
• Process our customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner
• Efficiently resolve any problems prior to raising and issue of invoice
• Implement and comply with the Canonical credit control policy
• Maximise cash collection through the effective collection of debts and maintain records to track debt collection through to conclusion
• Ensure payments are received in line with contractual terms
• Help with our month end processes: bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
  
  

• Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subject
• Excellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, lookups etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, with great organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Great communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customers
• A passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your career
• Experience using an enterprise level accounting system
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Manage the audit process, liaising with external auditors.
• Prepare and file all necessary tax returns and regulatory filings.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks and vendors.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA) is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage accounting operations and lead a team.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes and systems into alignment. We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes, automated through correct and auditable implementations in NetSuite, Salesforce and our own business systems.

This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• IT - Software Services

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

• Systems Accounting Manager

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and implement internal controls and accounting policies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting.
• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Lead and manage financial investigations into fraud, embezzlement, and other financial misconduct.
• Conduct forensic accounting analyses, including tracing assets, analyzing financial records, and identifying discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed forensic accounting reports for legal proceedings, litigation support, and internal use.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and relevant parties to gather information.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court or other legal settings.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies for clients.
• Analyze financial statements and transactional data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice on financial risk management.
• Mentor and supervise junior forensic accountants.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFE, CIA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years focused on forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, auditing procedures, and legal principles related to financial investigations.
• Proven experience in conducting complex financial investigations and analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with forensic accounting software and data analytics tools.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Client-facing experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Leading and executing forensic accounting engagements for a diverse clientele.
• Gathering and analyzing financial evidence, including transaction records, accounting statements, and digital footprints.
• Conducting interviews with key stakeholders, witnesses, and subjects.
• Preparing detailed forensic accounting reports, findings, and expert witness testimony when required.
• Developing and implementing anti-fraud programs and internal control assessments.
• Collaborating with legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Managing and mentoring a team of forensic accountants, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Utilizing data analytics tools to identify anomalies and suspicious patterns.