Financial Accountant

Welcome to Moneycorp   Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology.    Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment, and collaboration are core to our values of shared success. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.   Role PurposeThe Financial Accountant will play a key role in the oversight, development, and enhancement of Moneycorp NA Accounting in coordination with the SVP Finance - North America and Group Finance.  This role will ensure compliance with accounting, regulatory and tax requirements via oversight to local audits, outsource firms and regulatory licensing relationships.  It will also coordinate closely with Group Financial Control and CFO team evolution/enhancement.

• Key point of contact for Compliance, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Credit, and Operations to ensure all NA entities and products are implemented, overseen, and optimized for growth.
• Maintain oversight of, contribute to, and lead the improvements on proper Financial Control systems, controls, and processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in and help lead tax submissions, annual financial audits, and periodic regulatory exams
• Actively lead and contribute to finance and business optimization initiatives in NA and company-wide

 Key Accountabilities  Month-end Close / NA Entity Accounting

• Oversight to monthly general ledger postings for the North America business including accruals, prepayments, payroll, etc. in conjunction with Group Financial Control team
• Prepare the NA monthly reporting pack for Region & Group reporting purposes, including key movement/variance analyses
• Identify, lead, and assist in process improvement and automation

General Ledger

• Maintain and prepare reconciliations over relevant balance sheet accounts
• Ensure the accuracy and alignment of both legal entity reporting and internal divisional reporting 
• Act as a point of contact between back office and Finance (including accounting advice on the processing of non-standard cash flows)

Reporting & Audit

• Provide financial information to business stakeholders (internal and external) to assist in the preparation of reporting in line with local regulations
• Contribute to preparation of MC US Inc. entity annual financial statements  
• Point of contact for external audit and regulatory reporting / exams

Team Management

• Coordinate with the SVP Finance – NA and with Group Financial Control for the evolution and the strategic direction of NA Financial Control, ensuring efficiency and quality output of the team

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: 

• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP, IFRS knowledge a plus) 
• Experience with financial audit process, financial accounting, and management accounting protocols 
• Accounting / Audit firm experience highly preferred
• Financial services, Fintech, or highly regulated industry experience

 Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly capable working with complex and geographically diverse stakeholders to drive execution
• Strength in operating from strategy to “in the weeds” detail and analytics
• Present strong expertise, decisiveness, and humility in areas of uncertainty

 Education/Certification: 

• Qualified, or nearly qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA)
• Corresponding relevant degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Personal Attributes: 

• Highly capable operating and executing independently, at times, and with larger multi-functional teams
• Heavily driven to improve (self, team, process, company)
• Curious and willing to learn / adapt 
• Respectful, professional and conscientious

 

What's in it for you?

• This position is full-time permanent, operating