Accountant

3 weeks ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

The role of an Accountant at Canonical:

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 world-class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and advance your career in Finance

Our Finance team is growing, and it's a really exciting time to join. We are looking for bright, motivated individuals who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements, contribute ideas, and be a key part of a highly productive team.

We are seeking an exceptional Accountant with IFRS experience to help us prepare for a 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 within EMEA Time Zones.

What your day will look like:

  • Assist in the month-end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information.
  • Take full responsibility for ledger processes relevant to your strengths.
  • Assist with the year-end audit process and statutory reporting.
  • Support the finance team's plans to prepare for an IPO.
  • Improve the efficiency of financial processes and monitor compliance.
  • Share knowledge with team members to ensure coverage.
  • Develop your skills to stay current with standards and regulations.
  • Build strong relationships with key colleagues outside the finance team.

What we are looking for in you:

  • Exceptional academic record and career performance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.).
  • Experience at a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate accounting department preferred.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar enterprise systems.
  • Willingness to travel up to four times per year.

What we offer colleagues:

  • Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
  • USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
  • Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
  • Generous holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
  • Wellness programs and assistance platform.
  • Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues globally.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team members. Working here is a forward-looking experience that encourages innovation, learning, and growth.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
  • Software Development

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