Financial Controller

Who are we?

At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time.​
The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API.

A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 1000+ enterprise clients to process over $180bn volume annually.

How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?:
• Prepare and analyse group financial statements and management reports and ensuring full compliance with IFRS and all relevant accounting requirements, including working with Deloitte to support external audits
• Propose and implement accounting for more complex areas (eg business combinations, lease accounting, share based payments). This will include preparation of technical accounting papers to support the proposed accounting treatment
• Preparation of reports to risk and other committees and attendance at committees/Boards where required
• Embed and monitor enhanced control procedures over our key areas of accounting judgement (eg for capitalisation of own development costs, tax accounting)
• Identify and implement process improvements including accelerating monthly close timelines
• Support with tax and other statutory returns including liaison with external advisers
• Accounting and support for smaller foreign entities including coordination of local invoice settlement where required
• Support junior members of the team and act as a further high-level approver and reviewer to enhance the controls and efficiency of operational requirements within Finance
• Experience with external audits and reporting under IFRS and other local GAAP
• Understanding of e-money payment services or similar financial institution an advantage

The ideal candidate will have the following::
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• 10 years PQE experience including some time in similar senior reporting role
• Proficiency in use of Excel and accounting software
• Forward-thinking and adaptable
• Industry experience would be a strong plus

Our perks and benefits::
• Personal training budget - £3000
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership - £80 towards any gym
• Corporate discounts via PerkBox
• Travel loan
• Company Pension plan
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• Wednesday office breakfasts, office fruits and a full bar & regular team socials
• 25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering

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We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

OpenPayd Talent Team

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