Checkout.com
fintech
SeniorManager,TechnicalAccounting
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“Senior Manager, Technical Accounting at Checkout.com. Skills: Technical accounting, IFRS expertise, Financial statement preparation, Accounting policy development. Provide accounting advice under IFRS globally across all functions. Preparation and review of internal accounting policy guidance”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve the pace and breadth of our reporting; Produce high quality financial information; Continuously improve our technical accounting processes
Industry & Context.
Provide accounting advice on a range of IFRS topics; Oversight on the calculation of complex global accounting topics; Lead the determination of group accounting policies; Lead the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards; Assist financial controllers with financial statement preparation and local GAAP advice
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent), 8 years post-qualification experience, Financial services experience, In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, in particular IFRS 15, IFRS 9 and IFRS 2, Experience in leading a team, 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, including complex disclosure notes, Experience of accounting within an international environment and communication with external auditors
Nice to Have
Experience of US GAAP is desirable but not essential
What You'll Do.
Provide accounting advice under IFRS globally across all functions
Preparation and review of internal accounting policy guidance
Liaising with external auditors
Preparation of Checkout.com’s Group financial statements
Global share-based payments expense calculation
Communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders
Provide accounting advice on a range of IFRS topics including revenue recognition
financial instruments
software capitalisation
leases and impairment
Provide oversight on the calculation of complex global accounting topics
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 geographic expansion
Lead the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards
Assist financial controllers with financial statement preparation and local GAAP advice as necessary
including disclosure requirements and completeness
Lead efforts to continuously improve our technical accounting processes and consider best practice
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaising with external auditors; Communicate with senior internal stakeholders, including the Executive team; Lead complex accounting discussions with external auditors and internally with functions such as Treasury, Tax and legal entity financial controllers; Assist financial controllers with financial statement preparation
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and communication skills; Production of accounting analysis memos; Simplifying complex accounting concepts for non-accountant senior stakeholders; Communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders; Lead complex accounting discussions
Process & Methodology
Leading a team, Leading efforts to continuously improve our technical accounting processes
Full Job Description
Company Description We’re Checkout.com http://Checkout.com - you might not know our name, but we’re behind many of the digital experiences people use every day. When you book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription or check out online with brands like Spotify, Klarna, Uber Eats, TikTok, Sony, or eBay, there’s a good chance our technology powers the payment behind the scenes. At Checkout.com http://Checkout.com, we’re building where the world checks out - enabling over ten billion transactions every year for more than one billion shoppers globally. Our platform helps the world’s most ambitious businesses deliver seamless digital experiences at scale. We’re also building a company designed for people who want to do career-defining work. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and a focus on impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech and we’re just getting started. As we continue to improve the pace and breadth of our reporting, we are looking for a highly experienced accounting professional to join our team as we build the Finance function of the future. Reporting to the Director of Group Reporting, the successful candidate will provide accounting advice under IFRS globally across all functions. The role will be responsible for the preparation and review of internal accounting policy guidance, liaising with external auditors, the preparation of Checkout.com http://Checkout.com’s Group financial statements, global share-based payments expense and communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, possess strong technical skills, have meticulous attention to detail, always act with integrity and demonstrate the range of expertise required to produce high quality financial information. How you’ll make an impact: - Provide accounting ad
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