Revenue Accounting Manager

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About the Opportunity

This role is for a Revenue Accounting Manager within the Global Controllership Team. Avaya is transitioning to new business models and is also working through a finance and digital transformation process. This role will focus on changes to accounting processes, controls and audit approach. This is a Full-time position which will allow the successful candidate to develop, learn new skills and lead change in a dynamic environment. 

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage/support accounting for software as a service (SAAS) offers and partner with various stakeholders including business finance, sales, operations, legal and global revenue assurance.
• Working with the new SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting) Module to support ASC 606 Accounting and strong understanding of SAP sales distribution module
• Maintain controls over Revenue Account reconciliation activities including monitoring & evaluation of any reconciling items being reported at period ending.
• Ensuring adequate reconciliation and proper support of balances exists and ensuring aging of any reconciling items are understood and cleared in a timely manner.
• Provide required analysis to support corporate balance sheet reviews
• Focus on SOX controls and in particular IT related controls for new systems, processes and business models.
• Be a key part of the month end close process for entities across the organisation
• Preparation and presentation of training material
• Internal & External Audit support for multiple countries
• Support Digital Transformation in the Revenue Area
• Ad-hoc support or reporting requests from Senior Management

About You

• +5 PQE. Preferably Big 4 trained/experience
• Possess a strong knowledge of control frameworks and best in class processes
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or CPA)
• Strong US GAAP essential with a focus on ASC606
• US/International Technical Accounting Experience
• Experience of using an ERP system preferably SAP
• Strong experience in Excel required / Comfortable in dealing with large volumes of data/Strong Data Analytical skills
• Automation experience desirable – in particular knowledge of Alteryx
• Experienced in leading teams and mentoring staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with a diverse group (executives, managers and subject matter experts)
• Feels comfortable presenting formally and informally information to senior management.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, team player with excellent ability to diplomatically challenge existing structures and support transformation.
• Comfortable within a changing environment, enthusiastic and energetic 

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