Settlement Expert

About Us:

Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.

In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence. 

With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.

Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. 

Role Overview:

This person will report to Settlement Manager and support functions for payment processing for Planet’s acquiring business. Settlement Resource helps the business to reconcile transactions across the general ledger and sub-ledgers together with other key accounts.  

What you will do:

• Analyse and resolve exceptions, evaluate and escalate risk items to management and Business partners
• Reconciling accounts, processing adjustments, assisting with monthly invoicing, as well as tracking financial trends and forecasting.
• General ledger reconciliations. Account reconciliations such as bank, clearing, billings etc.
• Performing daily financial transactions such as verifying, calculating and posting accounts receivable data.
• Resolving any returns and out of balance conditions.

• Maintain accuracy of accounting records and controls
• Prepare accounting settlement entries and account reconciliations;
• Identify automation and improvement opportunities; and work with Product & Tech and Change team to guide the implementation of improvements

Who you are:

• Degree in accounting or a related field
• Proven related work experience preferably in Settlements, Accounting, Finance, Banking minimum 3 years
• Strong analytical skills, proven ability to conduct a proper investigation and draw conclusions.
• Able to manage work in a team environment and to collaborate across cultures and locations.
• Demonstrate independency and self-organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications in particular Excel
• Multi-lingual - English is required, other European languages are desirable

Why Planet:

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
 

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.