Revenue Accounting and Assurance Lead

Role Purpose

• We are seeking a talented and motivated Revenue Accounting & Assurance Lead to join our Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Pune. This is a key role within the Group Finance function, responsible for delivering high-quality revenue accounting, reporting, and assurance activities across the business.
• The role will ensure revenue is recognised in accordance with IFRS 15, prepare robust accounting papers and audit documentation, and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting.
• This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment, where learning, professional development, and mentoring of junior staff are actively encouraged.

Key responsibilities

Revenue Accounting and Technical Papers

• Manage the accounting and reporting of revenue streams in accordance with IFRS 15, ensuring accurate recognition and consistent application of Group policies.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for key and complex customer contracts, including assessment of performance obligations, variable consideration, and contract modifications.
• Support the monthly close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of revenue and related balances.
• Partner with commercial and billing teams to ensure alignment between contract terms, billing data, and accounting treatment.

Revenue Assurance and Controls

• Lead activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue reporting across systems and entities.
• Perform reconciliations between billing, operational, and financial data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strengthen and document control processes, supporting continuous improvement in data integrity and automation.
• Contribute to revenue assurance frameworks designed to safeguard revenue and prevent leakage.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Group Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams in multiple geographies.

Audit and Compliance

• Prepare high-quality audit files and supporting documentation for external audits.
• Co-ordinate with Group and legal entity external auditors to ensure timely resolution of queries.
• Maintain compliance with Group accounting policies and controls.
• Support the development of standardised processes and documentation to improve efficiency and consistency across the function.

Individual Profile

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or financial reporting roles.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS 15 and experience applying it in complex, multi-element or contract-based environments.
• Experience in telecoms, technology, or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accounting position papers and audit documentation to a high standard.
• Excellent Excel and ERP system skills (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a shared service or Centre of Excellence environment.
• Prior exposure to revenue assurance or process improvement projects.
• Experience mentoring or supervising more junior team members.

Personal Attributes

• Technically strong, with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality and accuracy.
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Can foster a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Centre of Excellence.

Our working environment

We are committed to working in the location where we do our best work.  As a small and growing company with great offices in great locations, most employees will aim to be in the office 3 days a week and 2 days working from home/ other locations. 

Here at EXA, we believe the future includes everyone, we are open to all applications to create an environment and culture that includes one and all. We are a proud global community, that wants to drive diversity of thought though our employees and culture. We want you to come as you and make yourself and EXA successful.

Due to the amount of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from EXA in 3 weeks after applications, you have been unsuccessful.

All successful applicants will go through background screening.