Financial Operations Principal
AlpacaSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Associate/Senior Associate - Financial Operations at Checkout.com
Quatre Bornes Town, Plaine Wilhems, Mauritius
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries
Requirements
- Proven experience in a financial operations or accounting role, with a strong focus on reconciliations
- Prior experience in the payments or fintech industry is highly preferred
- A trained accountant with practical experience and a deep understanding of accounting principles, especially in a high-volume transaction environment (formal qualifications like ACCA, ACA advantageous but not essential)
- Proactive, "can-do" attitude, willing to go above and beyond to support team and company goals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Detail oriented with no room for approximation
- Willingness and ability to undertake limited international travel (approximately once or twice per year for training or project work)
Responsibilities
- Perform complex reconciliations of accounts, including bank, receivables, payables, inter-company balances, ensuring all discrepancies are investigated and resolved with precision
- Take ownership of the reconciliation framework, enhancing procedures to improve control and mitigate risk
- Actively support and contribute to automation projects, collaborating with tech teams to design, test, and implement solutions that increase operational efficiency
- Actively participate in new business projects, providing operational support, testing new systems, and ensuring a smooth transition for new clients or products
- Own the completeness of the data from source to the ledger, including generating insightful reports for management and stakeholders
- For the Senior Associate role: Take a lead on more complex projects and automations, mentor junior team members, and act as a key point of contact for operational queries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for this role?
Proven experience in a financial operations or accounting role with a strong focus on reconciliations is required, prior experience in payments or fintech is highly preferred, and candidates should be a trained accountant with practical experience in high-volume transaction environments.
Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?
Candidates will need to be available for an assessment centre in the Ebene office starting the week of 22nd September 2025, indicating an office requirement in Ebene.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the company culture feel like at Checkout.com?
The culture is fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by continuous improvement, with proactive individuals who roll up their sleeves to drive success.
What makes a strong candidate for this Associate/Senior Associate role?
Strong candidates have a strong foundation in accounting principles, passion for operational excellence and innovation, experience in reconciliations and preferably fintech, and for Senior level, ability to lead projects and mentor juniors.
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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