Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Role Purpose

The 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• This position is full-time permanent, operating on a hybrid working model from our office in Providence (Monday
  - Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote)
• This role offers a salary of $,000 per annum + discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organization through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks. Like many of our peers, we recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress.

By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce. Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.