Associate, Financial Control

Checkout.com; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Checkout.com, a global payments leader, is seeking a Financial Controller for the MENA region. In this hybrid role, you will own IFRS reporting, statutory notes, and close processes across UAE and KSA, coordinating with auditors and cross‑functional teams.

You will drive process improvements with AI and automation, strengthen controls, and support regulatory reporting (CB UAE). The ideal candidate has 5–7 years’ experience, a relevant degree, and strong English communication in a fast‑growing,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a relevant finance/accounting role.
• Qualified accountant or pursuing ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA.
• Experience in financial control, financial reporting, or accounting with strong technical exposure.
• Experience drafting financial statements and supporting statutory audits from planning through completion.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience in global or multinational environment, ideally regulated.
• Hands-on experience using AI for finance workflows, with Gemini/Claude beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of tax requirements in the MENA region (UAE/KSA).
• Experience with CBUAE reporting beneficial but not required.
• Payments/fintech experience preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as Workday/NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Draft statutory financial statements for MENA entities and support year-end close and audits.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules, and variance analysis.
• Act as primary contact for internal/external auditors and coordinate audit requests.
• Support VAT and other tax reporting across MENA, focusing on UAE and KSA.
• Help maintain and improve financial controls and processes across jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement AI/automation to streamline recurring finance activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, FP&A and other teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support regulatory reporting; experience with UAE CBRE or related reporting is a plus.
• Participate in ad hoc projects to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

AI in finance workflows

English communication

ERP/Accounting systems (Workday/NetSA

Regulatory reporting (CB UAE)

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA)

Tools

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an 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.

This hands‑on role in the Financial Control team reports to the Director of Financial Control (MENA) and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial control, statutory compliance, and high‑quality financial reporting across the MENA entities. The role is particularly focused on technical accounting, including the preparation of IFRS financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, audit lead schedules, and active support through the year‑end audit cycle. It will also help strengthen the control environment through process improvement, automation, and the practical use of AI to enable more efficient processes and more meaningful financial analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented finance professional to join a high‑growth, multinational environment and contribute to a best‑in‑class financial control function in a regulated and fast‑evolving business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare and support the review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
• Draft statutory financial statements, including notes and supporting workings, for MENA entities and support the year‑end close and external audit process.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, audit lead schedules, and variance analysis to support a robust month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating audit requests and ensuring audit support is prepared accurately and on time.
• Support the preparation of VAT and other tax‑related reporting requirements across the MENA region, with particular focus on UAE and KSA requirements.
• Help maintain and improve financial controls and accounting processes to strengthen data integrity, consistency, and scalability across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement process improvements using AI and automation to streamline recurring finance activities, improve control execution, and enable more insightful analysis.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Finance, Treasury, Compliance, FP&A, and other teams to support smooth financial operations and reporting obligations.
• Support regulatory reporting activities where required; experience with CBUAE reporting would be beneficial but is not essential for the role.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, including new systems, tools, and process enhancements that improve efficiency, control, and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a relevant finance/accounting role.
• Qualified accountant or working towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or any other accounting qualification.
• Experience in a financial control, financial reporting, or accounting role with strong technical accounting exposure.
• Experience drafting financial statements and supporting statutory audits from planning through completion.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience working in a global or multinational company environment, ideally within a complex, high‑growth, or regulated business.
• Hands‑on experience using AI for finance workflows, research, automation, or process improvement, with a mindset for continuous improvement. Experience using Gemini and Claude would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of tax requirements in the MENA region, especially UAE and KSA.
• Experience with CBUAE regulatory reporting is beneficial but not required.
• Payments or fintech experience preferred, but not essential.
• High proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data sets, reconciliations, and ERP/accounting systems such as Workday, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills would be a plus.

Additional Information

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.

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.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram