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Revenue Accountant
About this role
The role is for a Revenue Accountant at KingMakers in Lagos, focused on accurate and timely revenue recognition in line with accounting standards and company policies. It involves analysing revenue contracts, determining recognition criteria, and ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance, plus preparing journals and revenue-related reports. The position requires collaboration with sales, customer service and other teams, and may involve supporting audits and process improvements. The company describes itself as a leading sports and digital entertainment platform across Africa. The role supports the finance team under the Head of Finance Operations or CFO and may include supervising junior staff.
What you would do
- Analyse revenue contracts and determine recognition criteria
- Prepare and review revenue-related journals and financial reports
- Reconcile revenue accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Reconcile customer wallet accounts and address discrepancies
- Assist with internal and external audits related to revenue
- Stay updated on accounting standards and regulatory changes
- Identify opportunities to improve revenue processes
- Collaborate with sales, customer service and other teams to resolve issues
- Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff
- Collaborate with central cross-functional teams to ensure revenue accuracy
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential
- At least 5 years of experience in revenue accounting or a related role
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with C-Level individuals
- Time and priority management skills
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite) is an added advantage
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of coding and handling big data and use of AI tools is an added advantage
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