Financial Controller
Modal$120,000 - $190,000/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, or equivalent with a strong academic record
- CPA certification (or local equivalent such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
- 5-7 years of directly related experience, including transformation projects
- Experience in FinTech or Financial Services is an advantage; however, industry experience in Financial Control is crucial
- Up-to-date technical skills and confident in preparing IFRS and Japanese GAAP financial statements
- Excellent knowledge of Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to work towards tight deadlines on multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
- Hands-on, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, and able to work to deadlines
Responsibilities
- Internal financial reporting and analysis, including the monthly and annual close for the assigned legal entities
- External Audit coordination and primary point of contact for external auditors for assigned legal entities
- Finance transformation-focused initiatives within APAC and involvement with the Group Finance team
- Identifying and implementing continuous process improvement and efficiencies
- Working with the Group Technical Accounting team to implement relevant Accounting standards
- Evaluating the opportunities for consistency of local GAAP applications
- Assisting with the development of processes, procedures, and financial controls
- Ad-hoc project & analysis work
- Take the lead in financial analysis preparation, resolving accounting issues, participating in ad hoc projects, plus managing the annual external audits for the assigned legal entities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, or equivalent, CPA certification (or local equivalent like ACCA, ACA, or CIMA), and 5-7 years of directly related experience including transformation projects. Experience in FinTech or Financial Services is an advantage, but Financial Control experience is crucial, along with up-to-date technical skills for IFRS and Japanese GAAP financial statements.
Where is this position located?
The role is based in Tokyo, joining the fast-growing team there.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the company culture like at Checkout.com?
The culture is fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by continuous improvement, with real ownership, fewer blockers, and meaningful work that allows high performers to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Associate role?
A strong candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work to tight deadlines, and experienced in financial control, transformation projects, and preparing financial statements under IFRS and Japanese GAAP.
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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