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Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We're the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That's why we're on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we're just getting started. We're building diverse and inclusive teams around the world - because that's how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

As part of its continued growth, Checkout.com is looking for an exceptionally skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Manager ,Revenue Accounting ( Incentives ). In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring accurate accounting treatment of incentives expected from Card Schemes . This Manager will be the key Revenue Accounting representative in ongoing engagement with Product, Commercial , Technical Accounting and Data teams on initiatives relating to Incentive accounting.
This will be a hands-on role and is an excellent platform for a seasoned finance professional looking to step into an expansion-focused role within a vanguard FinTech.

An ideal candidate would have a strong technical foundation in revenue accounting, reporting, risks and control, a well-trained eye for effective and efficient processes, great excel modelling skills as well as a credible presence in supporting businesses through growth and expansion.

Role overview:
In this key role, you'll have the opportunity to:

Ensure the accurate accounting treatment of incentives in line with US GAAP and adherence to the contractual terms of executed incentive agreements with Schemes.
Oversee contra revenue accounting entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial performance insights, and internal and external reporting for month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
Oversees all lifecycle events of executed contracts, which includes constructing financial models for incentive accruals, conducting quarterly true-ups, handling receipt of payments, and overseeing contract renewals, data ingestion and tracking.
Provide subject matter expertise, offering accounting and operational guidance on new business initiatives with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
Champion simplification and continuous enhancement of processes and controls to ensure efficient financial reporting and operational processes. This includes collaborating with relevant stakeholders to drive a successful end-to-end approach to reporting.
Influence business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data-driven analysis, and the presentation of alternatives.
Provide mentorship and guidance to support team members' career development. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Manage the revenue team's Internal/Stat Audits as well as regulatory reporting

Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally with a mix of public accounting experience and PLC experience
Strong excel model building skills.
At least 7 years' experience of progressive Financial Control experience in a fast-paced environment
Track record in driving simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement of existing processes.
Demonstrable experience in influencing stakeholders in a complex organisation to achieve successful end-to-end approach to reporting.
Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, including the ability to persuade with data.
Strong understanding of accounting standards including IFRS 15, and experienced in turning technical guidance into operational activities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.

Our clients come from all over the world - and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we'll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We'd love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We'll be happy to support you.

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