Company Description
We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.
Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.
With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.
Job Description
The role
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 directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Technical Accounting Director will be responsible for determining accounting policies and treatment under IFRS, providing advice globally across all functions, supporting the preparation and review of Checkout.com’s financial statements and communicating accounting outcomes and requirements to senior stakeholders. This role is responsible for the management of two direct reports and also oversees the calculation of expected credit losses and share-based payment expenses, reported globally.
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 advice on a range of IFRS topics including revenue, financial instruments, software capitalisation, leases and impairment
- Lead the Technical Accounting team, providing oversight on the calculation and reporting of expected credit losses and share-based payment expense
- 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 geography’s
- Lead the assessment and implementation of new and amended accounting standards, including IFRS 18 in the near term
- Communicate with senior internal stakeholders including the Executive team and lead complex accounting discussions with external auditors
- Assist financial controllers with local GAAP and financial statement advice as necessary, including group GAAP checklist etc
What We’re Looking For
- Professionally qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 12 years post-qualification experience.
- In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, in particular IFRS 15, IFRS 9 & IFRS 2
- Team leadership experience, with a commitment to living the company’s operating principles
- 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
- Experience of accounting within an international environment and communication with external auditors
Experience Of US GAAP Is Desirable But Not Essential.
Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s important we 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.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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