Financial Accounting Specialist

Job Title

Financial Accounting Specialist

Summary : We are seeking a Financial Accounting Specialist to ensure accurate, timely revenue and variable cost accounting in alignment with International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (IFRS 15) and our internal policies. You will play a key role in month-end close activities, reconciliations, and cross-functional coordination to support high-quality financial reporting.

This role involves executing postings in SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing), partnering with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and other finance teams, maintaining data integrity from upstream systems (for example, billing and integrated Project Portfolio Management (iPPM)) to the General Ledger and reporting, and resolving revenue recognition misalignments across regions and entities, including non-SAP entities.

In this role you will

Key Responsibilities

Execute revenue and variable cost postings in SAP in compliance with IFRS 15 and internal accounting policies.
Lead month-end close activities, including deferred revenue handling, required adjustments, and system reconciliations.
Coordinate with FP&A and central/local finance teams to ensure correct classification of revenues and variable costs.
Ensure end-to-end data integrity from upstream sources (billing and iPPM) to the General Ledger and reporting, including Implementations and Service and Consulting streams and complex scenarios mixing intercompany flows within bundled services.
Monitor, investigate, and resolve revenue recognition misalignments across regions and entities, including non-SAP entities; recommend preventive controls and process improvements.

About the Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting
Proven experience in financial accounting, with strong knowledge of IFRS 15.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an Advanced level is required
Proficiency in SAP -FI module and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and regions.

What we can offer you:

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose

Join us and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact on product development and user experience!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.