Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of (Remote) Accountant at Canonical.
About Canonical
Canonical is a UK-based software company best known as the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the world’s most popular open-source operating systems. Founded in 2004 by Mark Shuttleworth, Canonical provides enterprise-grade solutions and support for Ubuntu across cloud, server, desktop, and IoT environments. The company focuses on enabling efficient, secure, and scalable deployments through automation, containerization (like Kubernetes), and cloud-native tools. Canonical works with major tech partners and enterprises to power critical infrastructure, offering services such as long-term support, security updates, and system management. Its mission is to make open-source software accessible and sustainable for businesses worldwide.
Summary
- Company: Canonical
- Job Title: Accountant
- Location: Lagos (Remote), Nigeria
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Deadline: Not Specified
Job Title: Accountant
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 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.
- We 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.
What your day will look like
- Assist in 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
- Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting
- 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.
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Requirements for the Position of (Remote) Accountant at Canonical
What we are looking for in you
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
- Experience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
- NetSuite or similar enterprise grade systems experience
- Willingness to travel up to four times per year.
Deadline
Not Specified
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