PpCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 in 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. /p pThe company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. /p h3Role of an Accountant at Canonical /h3 pIf 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! /p pOur Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas and truly contribute to a highly productive team. /p pWe are looking for an exceptional 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. /p h3Location /h3 pThis role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones. /p h3What your day will look like /h3 ul liAssist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information /li liHave full responsibility for a part of the ledger processes relevant to your strengths /li liAssist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting /li liSupport the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO /li liImprove the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance /li liShare knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed /li liActively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations /li liEstablish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance team /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 ul liExceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance /li liBachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent /li liQualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.) /li liExperience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred /li liNetSuite or similar enterprise grade systems experience /li liWillingness to travel up to four times per year /li /ul h3What we offer colleagues /h3 ul liDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /li liAnnual compensation review /li liRecognition rewards /li liAnnual holiday leave /li liMaternity and paternity leave /li liTeam Member Assistance Program Wellness Platform /li liOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /li liPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events /li /ul h3About Canonical /h3 pCanonical 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. /p h3Canonical is an equal opportunity employer /h3 pWe 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr