Director, Head of Technical Accounting at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 12 years post-qualification experience
In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, in particular IFRS 15, IFRS 9 & IFRS 2
Team leadership experience, with a commitment to living the company’s operating principles
Exceptional written and communication skills, in particular the production of accounting analysis memos and simplifying complex accounting concepts for non-accountant senior stakeholders
Experience in the preparation, review or audit of financial statements prepared under IFRS
Experience of accounting within an international environment and communication with external auditors
Experience of US GAAP is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

Provide accounting advice on a range of IFRS topics including revenue, financial instruments, software capitalisation, leases and impairment
Lead the Technical Accounting team, providing oversight on the calculation and reporting of expected credit losses and share-based payment expense
Lead the determination of group accounting policies and the development and maintenance of internal guidance manuals, including running the accounting decisions for new products and geographies
Lead the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards, including IFRS 18 in the near term
Communicate with senior internal stakeholders including the Executive team and lead complex accounting discussions with external auditors
Assist financial controllers with local GAAP and financial statement advice as necessary, including group GAAP checklist
Determining accounting policies and treatment under IFRS, providing advice globally across all functions, supporting the preparation and review of Checkout.com’s financial statements and communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders
Management of two direct reports

Skills

IFRS

Technical Accounting

Revenue Recognition

Expected Credit Losses

Share-based Payments

Financial Statements

Accounting Policies

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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