FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a diverse range of complex issues and business challenges. Our expertise covers the spectrum of Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology. We are a company of more than 4,600 professionals with annual revenues in excess of $2 billion, with offices located in every major business centre in the world. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields, and advise across a range of industries. Our clients engage us for high-stakes concerns or emerging opportunities that require specialised expertise, and over the past two decades we have been engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories to date. FTI Consulting is a fast growing and vibrant place to work. Steered by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Achievement, Empathy and Respect, its meritocratic culture invites both collaboration and healthy debate. We are large enough to be trusted by our clients to solve their biggest issues and yet small enough to know our colleagues on a personal level enabling better team working and a supportive culture to develop your career goals and ambitions. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Middle East Finance team for a Revenue Accountant with proven past experience in US GAAP revenue recognition accounting. The responsibilities under this role will be to manage the day-to-day revenue process and providing a dedicated link between the finance team and the revenue earning business segments. Working in a department of 21 supporting the Middle East, Africa & India regions of FTI Consulting, this role is ideally suited to someone who possesses excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Experience of US GAAP revenue recognition is essential and we expect the candidate to understand the new revenue recognition standard, ASC 606 (knowledge of IFRS 15 may also fulfil this given the convergence of the FASB and IASB standards). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Playing an important role in the revenue recognition process across the Middle East, Africa & India regions \xe2\x80\x93 being responsible for all stages in the process and acting as a key contact for a specific business segment whilst assisting the other segments in other day-to-day duties
Provide technical expertise on US GAAP revenue recognition and ensure revenue is booked in adherence with the appropriate standard(s)
Review of commercial Letters of Engagement (\xe2\x80\x9cLOE\xe2\x80\x9d) to provide guidance and recommendations, to revenue earning business segments, on revenue recognition implications
Preparation and posting of month-end journals
Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements
Strict adherence with the SOX compliance process at all times
Point of contact for the US based SOX team. Specifically; the provision of documentation, explanation of revenue entries and balance sheet reconciliations and handling SOX queries as part of periodic SOX testing
Direct liaison with external auditors when necessary
Other ad hoc support to the department as required
QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Essential:
Knowledge of revenue recognition rules and requirements under the new US GAAP revenue recognition standard, ASC 606. Alternatively, knowledge and / or proven experience of IFRS 15
Experience of performing the month-end close process either within industry or from an audit/review perspective
Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley environments
Extensive experience of working to tight month-end deadlines
Ability to prioritise
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work in a team
Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulas
Self-starter, confident with outgoing personality and highly professional approach to their work
Desired:
Professional services experience
Experience of working in a matrix organisation and dealing with European subsidiaries
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
x FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a diverse range of complex issues and business challenges. Our expertise covers the spectrum of Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology. We are a company of more than 4,600 professionals with annual revenues in excess of $2 billion, with offices located in every major business centre in the world. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields, and advise across a range of industries. Our clients engage us for high-stakes concerns or emerging opportunities that require specialised expertise, and over the past two decades we have been engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories to date. FTI Consulting is a fast growing and vibrant place to work. Steered by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Achievement, Empathy and Respect, its meritocratic culture invites both collaboration and healthy debate. We are large enough to be trusted by our clients to solve their biggest issues and yet small enough to know our colleagues on a personal level enabling better team working and a supportive culture to develop your career goals and ambitions. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Middle East Finance team for a Revenue Accountant with proven past experience in US GAAP revenue recognition accounting. The responsibilities under this role will be to manage the day-to-day revenue process and providing a dedicated link between the finance team and the revenue earning business segments. Working in a department of 21 supporting the Middle East, Africa & India regions of FTI Consulting, this role is ideally suited to someone who possesses excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Experience of US GAAP revenue recognition is essential and we expect the candidate to understand the new revenue recognition standard, ASC 606 (knowledge of IFRS 15 may also fulfil this given the convergence of the FASB and IASB standards). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Playing an important role in the revenue recognition process across the Middle East, Africa & India regions \xe2\x80\x93 being responsible for all stages in the process and acting as a key contact for a specific business segment whilst assisting the other segments in other day-to-day duties
Provide technical expertise on US GAAP revenue recognition and ensure revenue is booked in adherence with the appropriate standard(s)
Review of commercial Letters of Engagement (\xe2\x80\x9cLOE\xe2\x80\x9d) to provide guidance and recommendations, to revenue earning business segments, on revenue recognition implications
Preparation and posting of month-end journals
Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements
Strict adherence with the SOX compliance process at all times
Point of contact for the US based SOX team. Specifically; the provision of documentation, explanation of revenue entries and balance sheet reconciliations and handling SOX queries as part of periodic SOX testing
Direct liaison with external auditors when necessary
Other ad hoc support to the department as required
QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Essential:
Knowledge of revenue recognition rules and requirements under the new US GAAP revenue recognition standard, ASC 606. Alternatively, knowledge and / or proven experience of IFRS 15
Experience of performing the month-end close process either within industry or from an audit/review perspective
Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley environments
Extensive experience of working to tight month-end deadlines
Ability to prioritise
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work in a team
Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulas
Self-starter, confident with outgoing personality and highly professional approach to their work
Desired:
Professional services experience
Experience of working in a matrix organisation and dealing with European subsidiaries
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
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