Senior Revenue Accountant

Reporting to the Global Revenue Controller, we are seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to support revenue accounting activities within our Global Finance Services (GFS) shared services organisation, acting as a subject matter expert across complex revenue recognition, accrued and deferred revenue positions and period-end close. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely revenue accounting processes, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards, maintaining the integrity of revenue-related balance sheet accounts and supporting high-quality financial reporting. Working closely with GFS RTR and OTC teams, you will perform core revenue accounting activities, support period-end close, investigate accounting issues and contribute to the effective delivery of the end-to-end Order to Cash process.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process revenue accounting journals and financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards; Perform reconciliations for accrued revenue, deferred revenue, contract liability and related balance sheet accounts; Apply revenue recognition policies to assigned contracts in accordance with IFRS 15 or applicable standards; Reconcile revenue ledger postings to billing system data and investigate variances; Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including cut-off reviews and period-end adjustments; Maintain accurate revenue accounting records, contract schedules and supporting documentation; Assist with preparation of revenue reporting schedules and supporting information; Investigate routine revenue accounting issues and escalate complex matters where appropriate; Support the Global Revenue Controller in the delivery of revenue accounting, governance and financial control objectives; Partner with GFS RTR, OTC and Group Finance teams to resolve revenue accounting issues; Support audit activities by providing documentation and responding to information requests; Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and governance requirements; Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and revenue accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline; Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent required; Demonstrated relevant experience in revenue accounting within a global Shared Services Centre (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment; Experience supporting revenue recognition, reconciliations, journal processing and month-end close; Knowledge of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15 or equivalent); Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or similar accounting platforms; Strong Microsoft Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables and reconciliations; Understanding financial controls, compliance and reporting requirements; Investigate reconciliation differences, revenue recognition issues and data quality exceptions; Resolve routine accounting issues independently while escalating complex matters appropriately; Support improvements to accounting processes and controls; Build effective relationships with Finance, Commercial teams and other internal stakeholders; Communicate clearly regarding revenue accounting queries and reporting requirements; Work collaboratively across the shared services organisation; Strong attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet period-end deadlines; Collaborative team player focused on delivering accurate financial information and continuous improvement.