Full-Time
Finance Manager
Reporting & Technical Accounting
Posted on 1/17/2025
Sendwave
201-500 employees
Fee-free international money transfer service
No salary listed
Senior
Remote in USA + 1 more
More locations: Remote in UK
Remote-first organization; candidates can work from anywhere but may have preferences for specific countries.
- Very strong technical accounting knowledge, and be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA), with experience of implementing complex policy changes
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and technical accounting standards
- Experience in preparing technical accounting memos and managing external audits
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial and equity management systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Experience working in an international business, working with foreign currency transactions
- Continuous improvement mindset, seeking for opportunities within the process as well as on the touchpoints surrounding it
- Excellent communications skills, ability to interact well with senior management team and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across functions and regions
- Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, including disclosures related to equity compensation
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, BE GAAP, or other applicable accounting standard
- Collaborate with external auditors to support the audit process and resolve areas of contention and complexity
- Manage the accounting for equity-based compensation plans, including stock options, restricted shares units, and performance shares using the appropriate valuation and expense recognition method
- Assist with the completion of equity valuations and collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting, disclosure and implementation of modifications to existing and new equity plans
- Support investor relations with equity-related disclosures and inquiries
- Research, evaluate, and document the application of accounting standards for complex transactions, including classification of financial instruments, equity compensation, credit losses, business combinations, and consolidations.
- Monitor updates to accounting standards and regulations
- Implement new tools and technologies to improve equity compensation accounting and reporting processes
- Experience of working in regulated financial services organisations.
- Experience of using Netsuite, FloQast, Blackline
Sendwave provides a platform for international money transfers, allowing users to send money abroad quickly and without fees. The service is especially popular among immigrants and expatriates sending remittances to countries like Africa, the Philippines, and Haiti. Unlike many competitors, Sendwave generates revenue through exchange rate margins instead of transaction fees, making it a cost-effective option. The company's goal is to offer a fast, secure, and user-friendly solution for sending money internationally.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$403.7M
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased digital banking adoption boosts demand for Sendwave's services in emerging markets.
- Partnerships with traditional banks can expand Sendwave's service offerings and customer base.
- Focus on financial inclusion creates favorable regulatory environments for Sendwave's expansion.
What critics are saying
- CFPB scrutiny on remittance providers could impact Sendwave's operations and reputation.
- Layoffs at parent company Zepz indicate potential financial instability affecting Sendwave.
- Competitive remittance market risks customer churn due to price-conscious consumers.
What makes Sendwave unique
- Sendwave offers fee-free international money transfers, unlike many competitors charging high fees.
- The company provides 24/7 customer support, enhancing user trust and satisfaction.
- Sendwave Pay offers interest-bearing accounts, a unique feature among remittance providers.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Private Medical Cover
Retirement
Life Assurance
Parental Leave
Remote Work Options
Company News
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a circular warning remittance transfer providers about making false claims regarding the cost and speed of international money transfers. False advertising of that sort can violate federal law, the agency said in a Wednesday (March 27) press release. This caution applies to both traditional providers of international money transfers and to digital wallets that offer that capability. “Consumers should not be paying junk fees on international money transfers that are advertised as free,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in the release. “The CFPB will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure companies don’t illegally burden families with fees or inflated exchange rates using false or misleading claims.”
Sigue Corp. has stopped its money transmission activities after being ordered to do so by financial regulatory agencies from 39 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.“We are no longer processing new money transfers, money orders or bill payment transactions through agents, branches or our SiguePay mobile application, and we are making every effort to refund those transactions that remain outstanding,” a notice on the company’s website said Friday (March 22).The financial regulatory agencies announced their consent order in a Friday press release, saying that Sigue failed to satisfy outstanding money transmission liabilities, violating state law, and “can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial position.”“This coordinated state action will help customers get resolution more quickly and prevent Sigue from serving any new customers regardless of where they live,” Lisa Kruse, commissioner at the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions and chair of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), said in the release.Over the past several months, Sigue experienced significant financial deterioration, failed to complete multiple money orders and transmissions, and failed to maintain adequate net worth and permissible investments to cover its outstanding liabilities, according to the release.State regulators identified the company’s troubled financial position and coordinated the consent order with the help of the CSBS and the Money Transmitter Regulators Association (MTRA), the release said.The consent order requires Sigue to preserve all books and records, and provide access to them, and states will use the company’s signed declarations to help impacted customers with the claims process, per the release.“This consent order means states with one impacted customer can provide the same remedy as states with thousands,” Karyn Tierney, director of consumer services at the Arkansas Securities Department and vice president of MTRA said in the release. “It also preserves states’ ability to take additional actions on customers’ behalf as investigations continue at the state and federal level.”In another regulatory action in this space, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in October that took action against Chime Inc., the operator of the Sendwave mobile app, for deceiving customers about the speed and cost of remittance transfers.Chime Inc. is not connected to the California-based FinTech Chime Financial
British money transfer firm Zepz has reportedly made another round of job cuts. The company, which owns remittance platforms WorldRemit and Sendwave, has laid off 30 workers, according to a CNBC report Thursday (Nov. 30). “Zepz has entered a redundancy consultation which could affect less than 2% of its global headcount,” a company spokesperson said in an exclusive statement to the network
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Chime, the operator of the Sendwave mobile app, for deceiving consumers about the speed and cost of remittance transfers. Chime has also been found guilty of illegally forcing consumers to waive their legal rights, failing to provide required disclosures and receipts, and neglecting to properly investigate consumer disputes and errors, according to a CFPB press release Tuesday (Oct. 17). As a result, the CFPB has ordered Chime to refund affected consumers nearly $1.5 million in fees and pay a $1.5 million penalty into the CFPB’s victims relief fund
Sendwave, a digital remittance company, has launched a new banking product that allows users to earn interest and pay reduced fees on international remittances.