Associate, Product Control at Checkout.com

Quatre Bornes Town, Plaine Wilhems, Mauritius

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • ACA qualified or equivalent, with practical knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles
  • 2+ years work experience with complex balance sheet reconciliations in a high-volume transaction environment
  • Experience working in a high-volume, complex and dynamic environment in a complex, regulatory environment, ideally within traditional finance, banking or payments/fintech
  • Knowledge and expertise in financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations and controls, ideally within a listed environment or large complex company
  • Extremely strong working knowledge of MS Excel
  • Strong data analytics skills and experience handling large volumes of data
  • Proven ability to find end-to-end solutions to issues and work cross-functionally and with remote teams - including Finance, Product, Engineering, Data
  • Fluency in English and excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Fast learner, able to work independently and with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Perform BAU accounting and reconciliation processes and controls across key trading account balances such as scheme debtors, merchant creditors and Fx clearing
  • Analyse and reconcile data from various systems and sources to identify control gaps and reconciliation breaks
  • Collaborate with Product, Treasury and Finance teams to investigate discrepancies, understand the root cause and initiate corrective actions
  • Be the SME for reconciliations under your control, applying accounting knowledge to ensure balances are properly accounted for in line with IFRS requirements
  • Set-up documentation and processes that are robust and well controlled for period end close and audit purposes
  • Continually look at ways of improving data integrity and quality, automation, strengthening of controls, operational and reporting efficiency
  • Participate in project work or product development initiatives alongside daily responsibilities
  • Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure successful completion of audits in a timely manner

Skills

Accounting
Reconciliations
Financial Controls
Data Analysis
Balance Sheet Reporting
FX Clearing
Scheme Debtors
Merchant Creditors
Treasury
Product Control

Checkout.com

High-performance payments platform for enterprises

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.

Risks

Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.

Upsides

Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.

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