Senior Finance Analyst
About Thunes
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 140 countries and more than 90 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 12 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.
Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house Smart Treasury Management Platform and Fortress Compliance Infrastructure, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.
Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 15 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Miami, Johannesburg, Riyadh, San Francisco and Atlanta For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/
Context of the Role
The Senior Finance Analyst – Europe will support the Finance Reporting & Compliance Lead in the financial management, reporting, financial control, statutory compliance and regulatory reporting activities for Thunes' European entities, including TPAS and Limonetik.
The role will work closely with the Accounting Operations team in Manila to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial information while supporting the continued growth of Thunes' European operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
Review accounting outputs from Accounting Operations
Prepare month-end journals where required
Prepare financial schedules and management reports
Perform flux analysis and investigate unusual movements
Support preparation of Group reporting packages
Financial Controls
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Review aging reports and outstanding reconciling items
Monitor intercompany balances
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies.
Support internal control improvements
Regulatory & Statutory Reporting
Support preparation of regulatory reporting submissions.
Assist with statutory financial statements
Coordinate supporting information for regulatory reporting
Maintain reporting documentation and audit evidence
Support internal and external audits (including statutory and regulatory audits)
Prepare audit schedules
Coordinate information requests
Work with external advisors where required
Accounting Operations oversight
Working closely with the Accounting Operations:
Review AP and AR outputs
Monitor month-end deliverables
Resolve operational queries
Track outstanding finance operations issues
Drive service improvements
Process Improvement
Identify automation opportunities
Improve finance processes
Document SOPs
Support finance transformation initiatives
Standardise accounting processes across Europe
Business partnering
Partner with:
Finance Leads
Group Controllership
Treasury
Tax
Compliance
Legal
Accounting Operations
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
At least 5 years' experience in finance, accounting or audit
Experience within fintech, payments, banking or financial services preferred
Working knowledge of IFRS
Experience supporting month-end close
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel
Experience working with shared service centre is desirable
English required; French is an advantage.