Manager, Forensic Accounting at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, internal control - or a related professional area
Motivation in tackling fascinating, forensic-like accounting problems, with a track record and proficiency in devising and implementing solutions for such challenges
Extremely strong Excel skills; Access/Database competencies a strong plus
Experience working within FinTech or Financial Services; advantage if specific experience with Payments and/or F

Responsibilities

Be the operational owner for preparing the financial records, and supporting audit evidence, for core product (payment processing) offering
Synthesise learnings and identify improvement opportunities and educate Transformation peers, possibly including the testing of related solutions prior to adoption
Syndicate work across the BAU and contractor accounting function to deliver the full range of audit deliverables to a well-managed timeline
Liaise with external audit, including educating them on the processes and controls that support financial reporting
Coordinate with peers that bear the corresponding responsibility for the audit deliverables not related to core product offering (SGA/OpEx etc.)
Prepare and present communications to management regarding audit progress, challenges, innovations etc
Interface with external auditors to manage the annual financial statement audit process, including liaising with and syndicating audit input responsibilities across relevant internal groups
Prepare and maintain forensic-style accounting processes and schedules for legacy accounting processes
Provide on-going input to teams building future-state financial reporting and internal control infrastructure, utilising future state capabilities as they come online

Skills

Forensic Accounting

Financial Accounting

Financial Statement Audit

External Auditors Liaison

Accounting Processes

Financial Reporting

Audit Schedules

Legacy Accounting

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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