Revenue Accountant at Canonical Nigeria

⏲ Nov 25, 2025, 9:42 AM
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Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Revenue Accountant

Location: Lagos

The Role

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 attract 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 15 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 15 or ASC 606.

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 revenue recognition process relevant to your strengths
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
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

What we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
Experience at a large public accounting firm, or a public multinational corporate accounting department preferred
NetSuite or similar systems experience a plus
Willingness to travel up to four times per year.
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)
IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experience

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review