Associate, Financial Control (Japanese/English Bilingual)

About the role

Checkout.com is looking for a part-time or newly qualified Associate to join its Financial Control team in Singapore, reporting to the Director of Financial Control (APAC). The role is hands-on and involves leading financial analysis preparation, resolving accounting issues, taking part in ad hoc projects and supporting annual external audits for the assigned legal entities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, communicates well and works to strict deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Own the financial reporting of legal entities so that ledgers are complete and accurate and reporting deadlines are met.
• Help prepare and review VAT returns.
• Assist in the global and local statutory audit process.
• Support finance transformation initiatives across APAC, working closely with the Group Finance team.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Support a range of tax matters, including corporate tax, consumption tax, depreciable assets tax and withholding tax.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or a related field with a strong academic record.
• Newly qualified (CA/CPA/ACCA).
• 5-7 years of relevant experience; Big 4 plus financial services preferred, or a tech company (Big 4 supporting tech companies also acceptable).
• Strong background in Financial Control is essential.
• Bilingual Japanese and English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Sound technical accounting knowledge.
• Confidence in preparing financial statements under Japanese GAAP.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office.
• A culture described as giving ownership, fewer blockers and meaningful work from day one.