Financial Analyst
EarnestSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Senior Analyst, Financial Control (Maternity Cover) at Checkout.com
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Motivated and detail-oriented professional
- Experience in financial control, accounting operations, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS and local regulatory requirements in MENA region (e.g., UAE, KSA)
- Ability to interface with external auditors and manage audit queries and documentation
- Proficiency in producing, validating, and analyzing regulatory returns
- Skills in financial reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and intercompany processes (including Transfer Pricing)
- Capability to handle VAT returns and regulatory reporting standards
- Experience in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Ability to draft financial statements and supporting notes
- Strong collaboration skills with internal teams (e.g., Compliance, Treasury, Group Regulatory Reporting, data teams)
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS
- Assist in financial reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, analysis, and journal entries to support VAT returns in the UAE and KSA
- Own the accounting for Intercompany Processes for the MENA region, including Transfer Pricing invoices and Intercompany Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Be responsible for the preparation, production, and review of regulatory returns in the region, in line with relevant reporting standards and local regulatory requirements
- Validate and reconcile data used in regulatory reports, ensuring completeness, consistency, and accuracy, resolving data quality issues
- Work with data teams and Group Regulatory Reporting to ensure data definitions and mapping are consistent with regulatory interpretations
- Help maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring the integrity of financial data
- Work closely with the financial control manager to develop financial reports and provide insight into business performance
- Participate in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including preparation of necessary documentation
- Be the key resource for internal and external audit activities of MENA entities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation and reports for auditors
- Draft financial statements and relevant supporting workings, including notes, for all MENA entities, and work with the financial control manager to finalise for director and external audit review
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Contribute to global projects, for example, implementation of initiatives
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?
The role requires joining the finance team in Dubai.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is an 8 Month Maternity Cover position from February 2026 to September 2026.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Key responsibilities include supporting financial reports under IFRS, financial reconciliations and journal entries, owning intercompany processes for MENA, preparing regulatory returns, and validating data for reports.
What skills or qualities are they looking for in candidates?
They seek a motivated and detail-oriented candidate with strong financial control expertise, particularly in regulatory compliance, audits, reconciliations, and IFRS.
What is the reporting structure for this position?
The role reports to the Director of Financial Control (MENA) and involves close collaboration with internal teams like Compliance, Treasury, and Group Regulatory Reporting.
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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