• Application Deadline:
• Position: Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Key responsibilities

• 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