Company Description
Sportradar is the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on its know-how and technology to boost their business.
Job Description
Senior Accountant – Capitalized Software
THE CHALLENGE
Software development is part of Sportradar’s core business, and development costs of internally developed software are capitalized under IAS 38 Intangible Assets. As a US-listed company, Sportradar reports on internal control over financial reporting under SOX 404, with controls audited by independent external auditors under PCAOB standards.
In this role you own the end-to-end accounting for internally developed software, ensuring compliance with IFRS and SOX internal controls, and drive process improvements. You work closely with FP&A, the Data Office, Engineering and other Accounting functions.
Your responsibilities
Capitalization assessment
- Review projects and their One-Pager documentation against the IAS 38 recognition criteria and assess their eligibility for capitalization
- Confirm the capitalization approach, approve One-Pagers and set project codes and capitalization start and end dates in the tracking system Jira
- Monitor capitalization end dates of active programmes and review extension requests
Accounting and reporting
- Prepare and post software capitalization journal entries and accruals, recording actual capitalized effort and external costs
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner
- Assign useful lives to completed assets and monitor programmes for impairment and write-off
- Establish annual wage rates for capitalization together with FP&A
- Perform the annual review of unfinished and fully amortized programmes and prepare related disclosures in the annual 20-F
- Opportunity to work on other ad hoc accounting projects as time permits
Controls and compliance
- Perform SOX sign-off on capitalization approvals and retain final documentation in AuditBoard for SOX testing
- Ensure capitalization processes and accounting practices are consistent with company policies, controls and country-specific requirements
- Support internal and external audits with the required documentation
- Partner with FP&A, the Data Office and Engineering to resolve discrepancies
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting
ABOUT YOU:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- 5+ years in an accounting or finance position or at a Big4 firm
- Experience designing, implementing and documenting policies, controls and procedures
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP, particularly IAS 38 Intangible Assets
- Prior SOX experience
- Financial reporting experience; experience in a publicly listed organization is a strong plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent English at least C1
Systems you’ll work with
Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, Jira, AuditBoard
OUR OFFER:
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world including various social events and teambuilding
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy
- A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks
- Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups
- Global Employee Assistance Programme
- Calm and Reulay app for focus, rest, mindfulness and long-term mental resilience
- Online training videos
- Flexible working hours
Sportradar is an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week. Certain exemptions may apply depending on location.
Additional Information
The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.
At Sportradar, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Vollzeit
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