Associate, Financial Control

About the role

Join Checkout.com’s Financial Control team as an Associate, supporting the MENA entities. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and help drive process improvements using AI and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables in line with IFRS.
• Draft statutory financial statements, notes and supporting workings for MENA entities and support year‑end close and external audit.
• Maintain balance‑sheet reconciliations, journal entries, audit lead schedules and variance analysis.
• Act as a primary contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating requests and ensuring timely, accurate support.
• Assist with VAT and other tax reporting requirements, focusing on UAE and KSA.
• Identify and implement AI‑driven automation to streamline recurring finance activities and enhance analysis.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented finance professional with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience working with IFRS and statutory reporting in a multinational environment.
• Familiarity with MENA tax regulations, especially UAE and KSA.
• Proactive attitude toward process improvement and automation.

Required skills

• IFRS financial reporting
• VAT and regional tax compliance
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Audit coordination and lead‑schedule preparation
• AI‑based automation tools