Manager, Accounting

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Initiate accounting processes to ensure financial statements meet local GAAP
• Monitor the accounting closing process and post journal entries for any required adjustments in the local ledger
• Support the organization in meeting local and global regulatory obligations
• Drive process control rigor to support quarterly certification on financials
• Implement monthly financial reports and analytics to support structured risk-based monthly financial reviews
• Implement statutory financial statements and ensure timely completion of statutory audits
• Facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and month-end reporting packages

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you need to know about the role

This role will report to the regional controller based in Singapore. This position will work closely with finance stakeholders in tax, treasury and Accounting COE for setting up and running controllership governance processes.

Meet our team

You will be a key member of the International Controllership team, responsible for maintaining and driving controllership rigor & discipline and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance for legal entities in SEA markets.

Your way to impact

• You will be responsible to oversee the finance and accounting processes
• You will partner with business, and legal & compliance, ensuring new regulations and changes are incorporated and operationalized in a timely manner

Your day to day

• Preparation of monthly financial reports and analytics to support a structured risk-based monthly financial review
• Work closely with Global Accounting and shared services teams to ensure compliance with IFRS/ local financial reporting standards and accounting policies
• Provide necessary support on the regulatory submissions and tax filings
• Ensure regular review of account reconciliations including follow up and closure of open items
• Preparation of the financial statements and ensure timely completion of statutory audits for the legal entities
• Review business processes to improve/ strengthen internal controls and track remediation of control deficiencies
• Support treasury, tax and other functional teams on the financial impact assessment for the new products launches and regulation changes
• Support on projects, as assigned, such as process improvement initiatives, strengthening of accounting controls, system migration, and entity set up.  

Key Internal and External Contacts

• Global controllership and accounting team
• International Shared Services group
• Direct and Indirect tax teams
• Business, FP&A and marketing teams
• Consulting firms and External auditors

What do you need to bring-

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• CA or equivalent professional qualification is a pre-requisite
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in controllership, accounting & financial audits/ advisory
• Prior working experience in a Big4 audit firm preferred

Skills required:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Working knowledge in tax and transfer pricing
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinker, with the ability to work across regions and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to drive process improvements

Highly Desired:

• Experience of working in industry within a regulated environment
• Interest in e-commerce
• Familiar with use of SAP system

Subsidiary:

Travel Percent:

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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