Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations
OppFiSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Manager, Forensic Accounting role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for the Manager, Forensic Accounting position?
The role requires experience in forensic-style accounting processes, creative problem-solving, interfacing with external auditors, and syndicating work across teams, along with the ability to identify process improvements.
What is the company culture like at Checkout.com?
The culture is fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by continuous improvement, with a global team across 19 offices who are committed to building the future of fintech.
What makes a strong candidate for this forensic accounting manager role?
Ideal candidates are experienced, versatile accountants with forensic accounting expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to shape future processes while managing audit deliverables in a growth-oriented company.
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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