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Associate, Financial Control - APAC (Bilingual - Japanese/English)

Checkout.com - Singapore, Singapore - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-20

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Checkout.com is a global fintech platform powering over 10 billion transactions yearly for major companies including eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony. With 20 offices across six continents and headquarters in London, the company is rapidly expanding its financial operations across the Asia-Pacific region. You will join the Financial Control team in Singapore as an Associate, reporting to the Director of Financial Control (APAC). This is a hands-on role combining financial analysis, accounting operations, and process improvement in a fast-growing fintech environment. Key Responsibilities: - Own legal entity financial reporting for assigned entities, ensuring ledgers are complete, accurate, and reporting deadlines are met - Prepare and review VAT returns - Support global and local statutory audit processes - Assist with finance transformation initiatives across APAC in collaboration with the Group Finance team - Identify and implement continuous improvements to processes, controls, and operational efficiencies - Support tax-related matters including corporate tax, consumption tax, depreciable assets tax, and withholding tax - Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed The role offers a hybrid working model with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and team connection. You will work in a fast-paced environment with meaningful challenges, real ownership, and recognition for impact delivered. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field with strong academic record - Newly Qualified professional (CA, CPA, or ACCA) - 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably from Big 4 firms plus financial services background; Big 4 experience supporting tech companies is acceptable alternative - Strong background in Financial Control - Sound technical accounting knowledge with confidence preparing financial statements under Japanese GAAP - Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (spoken and written)

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