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OverviewCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world''s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

LocationLocation: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

Maintain accuracy of our A/R ledgers and reconciliation of accounts

Manage our customer data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of customer data changes and approvals

Process our customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner

Efficiently resolve any problems prior to raising and issue of invoice

Implement and comply with the Canonical credit control policy

Maximise cash collection through the effective collection of debts and maintain records to track debt collection through to conclusion

Ensure payments are received in line with contractual terms

Help with our month end processes: bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

Resolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely manner

Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance

Qualifications

Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subject

Excellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, lookups etc.

Excellent attention to detail, with great organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Great communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customers

A passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your career

Experience using an enterprise level accounting system

What we offer

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance

IndustriesSoftware Development

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