Canonical: Accountant — Home based - EMEA

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Accountant in Home based - EMEA, under reference 5569916. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Operations
• Employer listing date: 23 January 2024

Responsibilities and work described

• 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 Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world
• Come and work with people and advance your career in Finance!
• Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team
• Bright, motivated people who have a passion for making a difference
• Be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas and truly contribute to a highly productive team
• An 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
• Support: the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
• Have full responsibility for a part of the ledger processes relevant to your strengths
• Support: the year end audit process and statutory reporting
• Support: the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO
• Improvement: 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Academic track record and subsequent career performance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
• NetSuite or similar enterprise grade systems experience
• Willingness to travel up to four times per year

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Advertised location: Home based - EMEA

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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 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

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Accountant vacancy is not an offer for reference 5569916; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 5569916.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Home based - EMEA position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Relevant skills

• NetSuite
• IFRS
• ACCA
• ACA
• CPA
• AI
• process improvement
• audit
• accounting
• compliance