Associate/Senior Associate - Financial Operations at Checkout.com

Quatre Bornes Town, Plaine Wilhems, Mauritius

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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

Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Inter-company Reconciliation
Financial Reconciliation
Automation
Process Improvement
Risk Mitigation
Financial Controls

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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