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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Your way to impact

You will play a pivotal role in supervising financial operations, overseeing everything from financial statement production and audits to regulatory compliance, ensuring the entity's fiscal health remains robust and partner closely with our Global Finance team and local entity management to deliver key results.

Your Primary Responsibility

will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for production of the financial statements of PayPal UK Ltd. (EMI regulated entity) and coordination of the external audit;
• Daily review and monitoring of the safeguarding requirements (investigate and remediate any discrepancy identified), ensure compliance with the safeguarding regulation and coordination of the safeguarding audit;
• Preparation for the annual financial budget of the PPUK Ltd.;
• Review and approve Regulatory Reporting in compliance with UK regulation;
• Preparation of monthly management reporting and monitoring the UK business performance;
• Perform risk assessments, identify improvements required in the control and risk management framework and ensure improvements are made in an effective, sustainable and documented way;
• Ensure the regulatory compliance of the outsourced activities and control and monitor its performance;

What you need to bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (MBA preferred)
• Recognized professional accounting designation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage
• 5+ years experience in a regulated UK financial services firm or equivalent, with experience in payments, banking or electronic money institutions
• Financially astute and fully conversant with accounting systems and principles
• Understanding of the UK’s regulatory environment, especially around safeguarding obligations.
• Experience of liaising directly with regulators, government bodies and other authorities is an advantage
• Excellent market knowledge of existing and competing payments products and retail financial services in the UK
• PC literate with a good knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Personal Skills / Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills alongside developed listening skills to identify underlying issues
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; can interpret complex financial information so it can be used by a range of stakeholders to make informed, commercial decisions
• Able to consistently demonstrate credibility to influence and command the respect of the PPUK Board and wider PayPal colleagues up to and including Executive level   
• Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome within the relevant regulatory regimes
• Able to apply a balanced and considered perspective with sound judgement when examining issues to achieve positive outcomes
• Confident and assertive when taking a stand and challenging on key issues; can provide direct and objective feedback that is business focused
• Able to demonstrate the ability to accurately anticipate outcomes and respond accordingly
• Methodical approach to work, with a strong focus on accuracy and an understanding of the need for high quality documentation
• Highly organized and can work under pressure to tight deadlines or targets; can adapt to differing demands whilst prioritizing tasks, where appropriate
• Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure – particularly when dealing with difficult situations
• Proven self-starter who is action orientated; can demonstrate proactivity and resilience to overcome obstacles and deliver what is required
• Proven ability to deal with confidential matters and with discretion
• Complies with PayPal's policies and any other legal/regulatory obligations
• Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports PayPal’s values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.
• Able to be an ambassador for PayPal, being professional in outlook and attitude.

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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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:
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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. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com ,  https://about.pypl.com and  https://investor.pypl.com.

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.

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