Revenue Accountant

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Canonical Full time
Roles and 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

What we are looking for in you

  • Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • 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 preferred
  • NetSuite or similar systems experience a plus
  • Willingness to travel up to four times per year

Technical Skills

  • Accounting Standards: Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles, especially ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) or IFRS 15.
  • Financial Software: Proficiency with financial and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong Excel skills for preparing reports and analysis.
  • ERP Systems: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and accounting automation tools that support revenue recognition.
  • Accounting Software Integration: Understanding how different financial systems integrate to ensure accurate and timely revenue reporting.

Analytical Skills

  • Financial Analysis: Strong analytical abilities to review revenue trends, variance analysis, and identify the causes of discrepancies or inconsistencies.
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing contracts, agreements, and transactions to ensure accurate revenue recognition.

Problem-Solving Skills

  • Discrepancy Resolution: Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in revenue recognition or transactions, ensuring that financial statements are accurate.
  • Process Optimization: Identifying inefficiencies in current revenue recognition processes and suggesting improvements or automation.

Communication Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with other departments, such as sales, legal, and operations, to ensure proper recognition of revenue.
  • Reporting: Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and present findings to management and auditors.

Organizational Skills

  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to the timely monthly or quarterly close process.
  • Documentation: Excellent documentation skills for tracking revenue recognition and maintaining comprehensive records.

Desired candidate profile

A Revenue Accountant is responsible for ensuring that a company's revenue is recognized accurately and in compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies. This role plays a key part in managing the financial reporting of revenue, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded, and helping to interpret the financial performance of the company related to revenue.

Key Responsibilities

1. Revenue Recognition

  • Revenue Reporting: Ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and ensure the company complies with revenue recognition rules such as ASC 606 or IFRS 15.
  • Accurate Documentation: Maintain and update the company's revenue recognition policies and processes to ensure they comply with the latest accounting standards and regulations.
  • Contract Review: Review contracts, agreements, and other documentation related to customer transactions to ensure that revenue is recognized correctly (e.g., identifying performance obligations, payment terms).
  • Revenue Allocation: Allocate revenue based on specific contract terms, such as recognizing revenue for goods delivered, services performed, or subscription periods.

2. Reconciliations and Account Maintenance

  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of revenue-related accounts (e.g., deferred revenue, accounts receivable) and ensure proper accounting treatment for all transactions.
  • Monthly/Quarterly Close: Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close process, ensuring that all revenue is correctly recorded and accounted for in the financial statements.
  • Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries related to revenue recognition, ensuring that all revenue entries are accurate and properly documented.

3. Financial Reporting

  • Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue trends and provide insights to management, ensuring that revenue is recognized in the correct period and supporting accurate financial reporting.
  • Variance Analysis: Identify and explain any variances between actual revenue and forecasted revenue, collaborating with other departments (e.g., sales, finance) to understand the reasons behind these discrepancies.
  • Audit Support: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, reports, and explanations related to revenue recognition and revenue transactions.
  • Management Reporting: Prepare and present revenue-related reports and analysis for senior management, helping to track performance and forecast future revenue streams.

4. Compliance and Internal Controls

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to revenue recognition, tax reporting, and financial disclosures.
  • SOX Compliance: Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by ensuring that internal controls around revenue recognition are in place and effective.
  • Policies and Procedures: Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures regarding revenue recognition and reporting.
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