OverviewThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and evolving payments business at a time of significant investment and regulatory focus. You will gain exposure to regulated legal entities, senior stakeholders and complex financial governance while broadening your technical and commercial skillset within a global organisation. As a Senior Associate in Legal Entity Control, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity and governance of financial reporting for EMEA Merchant Services legal entities. You will provide independent oversight of month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, covering both income statement and balance sheet reporting in line with regulatory and internal requirements. The role sits within the EMEA Merchant Services Finance team and supports the EMEA Merchant Services Chief Financial Officer in meeting statutory and regulatory obligations. You will have day‑to‑day responsibility for financial control and reporting for two regulated legal entities based in Dublin, working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors. This role offers broad exposure to legal entity governance and regulatory reporting within a dynamic and growing global payments business.
ResponsibilitiesDeliver accurate and timely month‑end close for assigned legal entities, including income statement and balance sheet reportingPartner with Product Control to reconcile key profit and loss lines and maintain appropriate supporting evidenceSupport the preparation of statutory financial statements and related disclosuresLiaise with external auditors at interim and year‑end audits, providing audit evidence and responding to queriesPrepare Central Bank of Ireland Payment Institution quarterly and annual regulatory returns for reviewProduce monthly financial reporting for senior management and board‑level audiencesManage internal audit interactions and ensure strong internal control complianceOversee expense management and reporting, with a focus on cost discipline and transparencyPartner with Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and paymentsSupport budgeting, forecasting, capital adequacy, wind‑down and going‑concern activitiesCollaborate with Finance and Business Management partners to maintain a strong control environment and support business growth
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with few years of relevant experience, or qualification by experience with demonstrable strong accounting skillsStrong understanding of double‑entry accounting and confidence working with profit and loss and balance sheet reportingExperience identifying, assessing and resolving financial control and risk management issuesStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlinesProactive and organised approach with effective time management skillsStrong control mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvementProficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsExperience in Legal Entity Control, Financial Control or regulatory reportingKnowledge of payments or merchant services, or broader financial services environmentsExperience using reporting or automation tools such as Alteryx, QlikSense or similarStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and collaborativelyEnthusiastic, motivated and adaptable approach within a changing business environment
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