Our platform connects the world's leading digital businesses to the local payment methods their customers already use. Spotify, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix and Tencent already run on Boku's payment infrastructure. We operate across 60+ countries, support 200+ local payment methods and reach 7.5 billion consumer accounts. With headquarters in London and San Francisco and colleagues working across markets around the world, Boku is global by default. Role Title: Senior Group AccountantLocation: LondonRole PurposeBoku is the world's leading provider of local payment solutions, connecting global merchants to consumers through mobile-first payment methods across more than 90 countries. Group Finance is on a finance transformation journey - accelerating the month end close, strengthening balance sheet control, and automating core accounting processes across a multi-entity, multi-currency group. Reporting to the General Ledger Manager, you will take ownership of key components of the group close and balance sheet, act as a safe pair of hands-on technical accounting matters and contribute directly to process improvement and automation initiatives. You will operate with real autonomy, work with senior finance leadership, and help shape how a listed fintech runs its financial control function. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn key elements of the group month end close, including preparation and review of prepayment, accrual and payroll journals, intercompany, FX and balance sheet revaluations and general ledger postings across multiple entities and currencies, delivering to a disciplined close timetable. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with group policy and materiality thresholds, ensuring balances are fully substantiated, ageing items are resolved and issues are escalated with clear analysis. Perform intercompany reviews of postings, reconciliations and settlements, support the clearance of historical balances and contribute to the implementation of an intercompany automation module. Support FX accounting across the group, helping document and strengthen the end-to-end FX process, ownership and controls. Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within the general ledger team, making full use of Dynamics 365 and emerging AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Provide timely and clear response and support for the half year review and year-end audit, own assigned deliverables E2E and contribute to the remediation of any audit findingsCollaborate closely with broader finance teams including Financial Control, New Products, Statutory Reporting and Finance Transformation teams, fostering knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement. Deputise for the General Ledger Manager where required and take on ad hoc projects across financial control as the transformation progresses. Balance sheet control - Reconciliations are timely and fully substantiated; Process improvement - Meaningful improvements to GL processes, controls or automation are delivered, reducing manual effort, risk or processing time. Ownership and collaboration - Operates independently, anticipates risks, communicates clearly across Finance and provides reliable GL Manager cover when required. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with approximately 2-4 years' post-qualification experience. Audit-trained (ideally at a top-tier firm) and/or experience within FinTech, payments or broader Financial Services. Technical accounting: experience of complex group structures with multiple entities and currencies, intercompany accounting and balance sheet substantiation. Systems and data: Hands-on ERP experience (Dynamics 365 highly desirable), advanced Excel, and confidence handling large, intricate data sets; an interest in automation and AI-enabled finance tools. A controls-first approach - comfortable documenting processes, applying reconciliation policies and thresholds, and supporting audit and ICFR-style requirements. QualificationsEssential: Membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (ACA ACCA, CPA or equivalent). Strong academic background, ideally including a university degree in a business, accountancy or related discipline.
Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant in London employer: Boku
Boku is an exceptional employer that thrives on innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where employees can connect with leading digital businesses globally. With opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in the fast-paced fintech sector, our remote and hybrid roles provide flexibility while being part of a diverse team that values every contribution. Join us in London or work remotely to be at the forefront of transforming payment solutions for millions worldwide.
