We are looking for an exceptional Technical and Reporting Accountant with IFRS experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. The right candidate will have domain expertise and a passion for IFRS.
Location: This role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones.
What your day will look like
Research and interpret new and existing accounting standards
Provide technical accounting advice for complex transactions
Draft accounting papers and policy documentation
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business
Assist with the year end external audit process and support the internal audit team
Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information to management
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, local GAAP)
Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and annual reports across multiple subsidiaries and jurisdictions
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.).
Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
Experience in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation.
Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred.
NetSuite or similar enterprise grade systems experience.
Business level written and spoken English.
Sincere personal motivation aligned with our mission.
International travel 2-4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long.
In addition we expect that you will match our values, by being
Precise, taking care to deliver correctness and clarity.
Reliable, delivering high quality work that builds trust and confidence.
Accessible, collaborating to build products and systems that are usable.
Adroit, blending enthusiasm, knowledge, adaptability, style and character.
What we offer colleagues
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 recognize 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
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
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
