Financial Accountant

For an international company i am looking for a Senior Analyst. This senior analyst position records revenues for the Group in line with revenue recognition policy and compliant with the IFRS standards.

This position is responsible for the Germany and Yahlive entity revenue and the related business processes. This responsibility includes the production of the deferred revenue reports which is used as the control mechanism for both the billing and revenue recognition functions. Also responsibility for accrued unbilled receivable position (backloading asset) and for the backlog reporting and analysis. Are you the Senior Analyst i am looking for? Continue reading!

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsibility of Germany and Yahlive entity revenue recognition and the related business processes
• Responsibility of Yahlive customer facing invoicing
• Record 3rd party and intercompany revenue for the Group in line with revenue recognition policy and IFRS standards
• Responsible for backlog reporting and analysis. Maintain correct status of revenue plans in SAP.
• Prepares and analyses the monthly, quarterly and annual deferred revenue report
• Ensures and coordinates the impact of revenues recognised with the revenues calculated in the deferred revenue report
• Based on sales contract, develops revenue recognition and billing profile over the service delivery period, taking into account advanced billing, milestones, volume based contractual elements etc.
• Prepares and analyses the unbilled revenue reports (backloading asset reports) and prepares the short-term and long-term reclassification of the backloading assets
• Reconciles and controls deferred revenue and unbilled balance sheet positions
• Produces gross and net backlog by credit type and other dimensions as required
• Collect and record revenue provisions when required
• Prepares responses to queries from both internal and external auditors, including the calculation, explanation and analysis of revenue variances as requested by auditors
• Performs monthly and quarterly review of affiliate revenue deliverables including monthly revenue, deferred revenue and backlog
• Works together with commercial ops/ regional finance to set up revenue assurance plan for complex deals.
• Back-up for the Germany customer invoicing function

Skills and education:

• University Degree preferably in Finance or Economics
• Expert knowledge of ERP systems preferably SAP
• In-depth understanding of relevant provisions of IFRS (mainly IFRS 15)
• A minimum of five (3) years of experience in a similar role in a multi-national company or satellite provider
• Excellent command of English both written and oral. Knowledge of an additional language an ad-vantage
• Expert level knowledge of Excel mastering the use of pivot tables and formulas
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Optimisation of reporting / end user focus
• Strong analytical skills
• Meticulous and close attention to details and processes
• Consistently high level of performance under very strict and tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and to perform well in a team setting
• Ability to work independently on occasions

Offer:

• Great work environment
• Growth possibilities to manager within 1 year
• Salary between 3500 and 4500 gross per month
• International company with a young and dynamic culture

This is an amazing opportunity to join a great firm and progress your career in finance. To find out about more about this Senior Analyst position please apply today!