Senior Revenue Recognition Specialist

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**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**
The Revenue Recognition Senior Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting Revenue Recognition functions in Germany. This position requires a dynamic individual with the ability to partner with the sales organization and the German Commercial Finance team members to ensure the Cloud, Software and Professional Services contracts are accounted for properly in accordance with IFRS. The Revenue Recognition Center of Excellence member reports to the Head of Revenue Recognition in Germany and is a member of the GCF Global Revenue Recognition Center of Excellence.

The role includes focus on Reporting Integrity and to manage SAP’s largest most complex contracts in the Germany region to ensure accurate revenue and CCB reporting. The role requires regular interaction with other finance functions (O2I, R2R and Controlling) to ensure coordination and address the impact of modifications to these contracts, monitor large complex deal integrity on a continuous basis, second level support for complex Revenue Accounting and Reporting questions, testing on key projects, embed AI in Revenue Accounting processes where appropriate.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
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- erve as the go-to expert for complex revenue recognition issues and critical non-routine transactions, offering alternative and simpler solutions and optimizing transaction setups in line with SAP’s Revenue Recognition Guideline and IFRS 15 policies.E
- nforce compliance to SAP Group Revenue Recognition policies and internal accounting standards in SAP’s Revenue Accounting and Reporting tool (RAR).P
- erform controls and procedures related to the monthly close reviewing contracts to ensure they are accounted for properly in RAR, especially with respect to allocation of revenue in various revenue lines (services, license, etc.) and timing of recognition. Follow best practices in the area of monthly close. Understand changes in business and regulatory environments to ensure compliance.E
- nsure accurate booking of transactions in RAR and associated reporting of key KPIs (CCB/TCB).C
- ollaborate closely with Market Unit Commercial Finance, Sales, Pricing, Field & Services Controlling and Legal to support complex deals.E
- ngage with Corporate Financial Reporting and other global stakeholders to drive solutions to challenging revenue recognition topics.E
- nsure SOX control adherence and participate in review activities during the month end closing.P
- rofessionally engage with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
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- achelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting or similarW
- illingness to develop a strong understanding of IFRS 15P
- rior experience in Record to Report (R2R) or similar is a plusW
- orking experience with Big 4 public accounting experience or CPA certification considered a plusP
- roblem solver with confidently affirmative attitude, critical thinking, and excellent communication skillsA
- bility to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under time pressureT
- eam player who is proactive and self-drivenG
- erman and English skills are required

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