Role Summary
This role is responsible for all financial accounting, close processes and reporting in relation to the Revenue Accounting function
What You Will Do
- Key responsibilities include :
- Key specialist for Revenue Accounting
- Assessing uncollectable invoices for Revenue impact
- Responsible for month-end ledger close processes in respect of key areas of Revenue responsibility, including :
- Key journal postings
- GL reconciliations
- Monitoring close of Bookings and ensuring all transactions are captured correctly in relevant systems
- Ad-hoc month end processes to ensure Revenue is complete and accurate
- Key revenue variance analysis to provide insight and support company strategies
- Key role in ensuring revenue is supportable with relevant documentation such as time sheets
- Responsible for managing and delivering audit requirements, including all audit requests linked to Revenue
- Supporting controls-based audits by ensuring control procedures are up to date with relevant documented evidence
- Contributing to key reporting where required, including Flash, Monthly, Statutory Accounts and other Compliance related reporting for key responsibility areas
- Working with the FP&A team to provide inputs for Revenue forecasting where required
- Reviewing and improving current processes to gain efficiencies and improve insight
- Running system closure processes for key areas of responsibility
- Actively participating in Order to Cash integration plan for SecureWorks-Sophos
What You Will Bring
Qualified accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experienceExposure to current GAAP revenue accounting standardsStrong background in month-end close procedures including journals, analysis and reconciliationsStrong reporting experience, with Revenue reporting experience an advantageExperience with Revenue systems and ERPStrong MS Excel skills with PBI exposure an advantageStrong analytical skills to support reportingPowerBI and dashboard reportingSalesforce experienceZuora Revenue experienceStrong accounting backgroundProven experience in month-end close proceduresExcellent communication skills at all levelsMust be a self-starter, flexible, adaptable, proactive, and work well under pressureDriving for QualityTenacityAttention to detail whilst retaining the ability to step back and see the bigger pictureSelf-motivatedComfortable working with team members and external support in a global team#LI-Remote#B2 Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?
Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spiritEmployee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacyAnnual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communitiesGlobal employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprintGlobal fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharpGlobal wellbeing days for employees to relax and rechargeMonthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing