About the position
This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of global revenue accounting, reporting integrity, and control environment across a multi-entity SaaS organization operating in 25+ countries. Lead a team of Management Accountants and act as a critical bridge between group reporting, accounting operations, commercial operations, and systems transformation, ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable revenue processes in line with IFRS 15. Play a lead role in the implementation of an AI-enabled Revenue Management platform, driving automation, standardization, and predictive insights.
Revenue Control & Accounting
- Lead revenue accounting across: Subscriptions (SaaS),Usage-based, Professional services (milestone delivery), Royalties,& Support Services.
- Ensure accurate application of IFRS 15 across all revenue streams.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of: Deferred revenue, Contract assets / liabilities, Revenue cut-off.
Month-end Close & Reporting
- Lead the monthly revenue close process across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensure timely, accurate and consistent reporting across all entities
- Deliver: Revenue reporting packs & Variance analysis (actual vs forecast vs prior periods)
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 Management Accountants.
- Set performance objectives and build a high-accountability culture.
- Ensure clear ownership of regional and revenue stream responsibilities.
Audit, Compliance & Controls
- Lead revenue-related group & statutory audit deliverables (external & internal).
- Ensure strong SOX / ICFR control framework.
- Maintain and enhance: Revenue policies, SOPs, Control documentation, up to-date risk register.
Transformation & Systems
- Act as Revenue Expert in AI-enabled revenue system implementation.
- Drive: Automation of reconciliation of contract balances.
- Reduce manual intervention and improve scalability.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CA / CIMA).
- 8-12+ years' experience in revenue accounting, ideally SaaS / Tech.
- Strong technical expertise in: IFRS 15, Multi-element arrangements, Variable consideration.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams.
- Experience in Audit, global, multi-entity environments.
- Exposure to ERP and revenue systems Sun Systems, Salesforce, Zuora, etc.
- Transformation mind-set with strong systems and process orientation
Desired Skills:
- Management Accounting
- Team Leadership
About The Employer:
Join a well established company in Centurion.
