Checkout.com
Job title:
Manager, Technical Accounting
Company
Checkout.com
Job description
Company DescriptionCheckout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it’s not just what we build that makes us different. It’s how.We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world – because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.Job DescriptionThe roleAs we continue to grow in size, scale and complexity, we are looking for an experienced Manager to join our Financial Control team as we build the Finance function of the future.Reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting responsible for IFRS Accounting Policy, this newly created role will be a ‘hybrid’ of technical accounting and financial reporting, with responsibilities for providing accounting advice globally to across all functions, producing financial reporting information on challenging accounting topics and supporting the preparation and review of Checkout.com’s financial statements.The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, possess strong technical skills, have meticulous attention to detail, always act with integrity and appreciate the range of expertise required to produce high quality financial information.How you’ll make an impact
- Provide accounting advice on a range of IFRS topics including revenue, software capitalisation, financial instruments, leases and impairment.
- Produce and maintain financial information pertaining to complex topics including share-based payments, expected credit losses and software intangible assets.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements including the statements and notes structure, ensuring completeness of disclosures under IFRS and assisting in responding to audit queries.
- Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policy guidance.
- Review of new and amended IFRS standards and assessment of their potential effects on Checkout.com and its financial statements.
- Analyse peer financial information to assess for comparability of financial reporting and accounting policies within the payments industry.
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for
- Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience in the preparation, review or audit of financial statements prepared under IFRS.
- Experience in technical accounting analysis such as transaction analysis, producing memos in response to issues or audit queries, or policy writing.
- Ability to visualise, analyse and articulate new transaction structures such as contracts tailored for the particular needs of clients or suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills, in particular being able to simplify complex technical accounting requirements into more intuitive and understandable guidance for non-accountants.
- Strong written and numerical skills.
Additional InformationApply without meeting all requirements statementIf you don’t meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We’re always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.We believe in equal opportunitiesWe work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.Our clients come from all over the world – and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
- Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
- Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
- Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U
- Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/
Apply without meeting all requirements statementIf you don’t meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We’re always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.We believe in equal opportunitiesWe work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.Our clients come from all over the world – and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
- Our Culture video
- Our careers page
- Our LinkedIn Life pages
- Our Instagram
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:51:49 GMT
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