Summary:

The IT Internal Auditor, Sr, based in Malta, is responsible for the execution of risk-based IT regulatory, operational, and resilience audits across regulated entities within Shift4 Group. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, this position is primarily responsible for executing IT regulatory and operational audits, evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, and providing practical, value-added advisory support to management.

The position requires strong technical IT audit expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

The role is hands-on and execution-focused, covering the full audit lifecycle from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, with regular interaction with senior management, IT leadership, and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute IT regulatory and operational audits across the full audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls across key domains, including IT governance, access, change and release management, SDLC, application and interface controls, information security and cybersecurity, IT operations, third-party risk, data integrity, and IT resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Identify and communicate technology risks, control gaps, and regulatory issues, including potential business and compliance impacts.
• Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports with practical recommendations aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
• Perform audit follow-ups to validate remediation actions and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Document audit work in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring workpapers are complete and support audit conclusions.
• Maintain the IT audit universe and risk assessments to support risk-based audit planning.
• Provide independent advisory support to management, including pre-implementation reviews, risk assessments, and guidance on control design, automation, regulatory readiness, and emerging technology and governance risks.
• Participate in special reviews and ad hoc projects, such as system implementations, cybersecurity assessments, or regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with global Internal Audit, IT, Compliance, Risk Management, and external auditors to promote an efficient, coordinated audit approach.
• Support SOX ITGC activities on a limited, as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of IT audit experience in a regulated environment (industry or public accounting).
• Solid understanding of IT control frameworks, including COSO and COBIT, and their application in regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of IT audit domains including IT governance and risk management, access controls, change and release management, system development and implementation (SDLC), application and interface controls, information security and cybersecurity, IT operations, third-party and outsourcing risk, data integrity, and IT resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Professional certification: CISA.
• Exposure to SOX environments.
• Big 4 or top-tier consulting experience.
• Experience supporting audits in financial services, payments, fintech, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with audit management tools and data analytics techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Compensation:

Shift4 applies a structured, market-informed approach to compensation. 

Salary ranges are developed based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, such as internal job levels, scope of responsibilities, and external market data. The range listed for this position reflects the expected hiring range for qualified candidates and corresponds to the level and requirements of the role.

Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors, such as experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Shift4’s compensation structures are subject to periodic review and ongoing alignment across regions. Additional components such as variable remuneration or other benefits may also apply based on eligibility and role type.

Salary Range: € 45,000 - € 50,000

Benefits of working for Shift4:

Join Shift4 and enjoy a work environment that prioritizes flexibility and well-being. We embrace a hybrid working model, offering our team the flexibility to balance time between remote work and our modern, welcoming offices located in the heart of Valletta, Malta's historic capital.

Our standard remuneration package is comprehensive, including private health, dental, and life insurance, as well as parking allowance, preferential home rates, and a company pension plan (with APS). We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being through our Mental Health Program, family-friendly measures, an equipped canteen with free breakfast, and exciting company events.

Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring for a newly-created role! We are seeking a key Lead FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Business Partner to support our Product Organization. You will be the financial architect embedded within our Product and Engineering teams, helping to steer the ship for our flagship products, payments platforms, and international expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

You will serve as the strategic "co-pilot" to our Product leaders, ensuring that our innovation is backed by rigorous financial logic and high-yield ROI.

• Strategic Business Partnering: Act as the primary financial advisor to the Product Organization. You’ll translate complex product roadmaps into financial forecasts and help leaders make data-driven decisions on resource allocation.
• Go-To-Market (GTM) Support: Partner with the Product Marketing and commercial teams to build financial models for new product launches, tracking payback periods, LTV:CAC, and attach rates.
• Full-Cycle Financial Management: Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the Product org. You’ll own the "why" behind the numbers, providing deep-dive variance analysis that goes beyond the spreadsheet.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop and monitor KPIs specific to our verticals and product-level P&Ls. You’ll turn raw transaction data into actionable insights for the executive team.
• Investment ROI & Modeling: Build robust, driver-based models to evaluate the financial viability of new features, strategic acquisitions, and international expansion .
• Operational Excellence: Partner with the Accounting team during the close cycles to ensure accuracy in R&D capitalization and departmental spend.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Planning, ideally within the Fintech, Payments, or SaaS sectors.
• High proficiency in financial modeling and a "product-first" mindset. You understand how a line of code translates into a transaction fee or a subscription renewal.
• Expert-level Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with ERP/Planning tools and BI tools is a major plus.
• You embody our core values of Boldness, Excellence, Ownership, and Trust. You don't wait for permission to solve a problem; you own it from end-to-end.
• Ability to present complex financial data to non-finance "Product People" in a way that is clear, compelling, and actionable.
• Solid communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Shift4 is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Operations Associate to join their Finance Operations team in Malta. This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial ecosystem by managing daily bookkeeping, payment authorizations, and complex accounting reconciliations.

 Responsibilities will include:

•  Assist with bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records;
• Verification and authorization of Daily Payments;
• Handling Treasury back office requests;
• Perform daily accounting reconciliations (bank, receivables and other reconciliations);
• Timely and accurate execution of month-end procedures and reconciliations;
• Assisting the finance team with the preparation of audit documents;
• Promoting adherence to effective control practices across the team;
• Execution of ad hoc activities as required by Senior Management

 The ideal candidate will bring:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the financial services industry, ideally within payments;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel in particular;
• Be highly organized, pro-active self-starter, able to work on own initiative, and excellent attention to detail;
• Be a team player, flexible, and able to meet strict deadlines
• Fluent in English.

Compensation:

Shift4 applies a structured, market-informed approach to compensation. 

Salary ranges are developed based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, such as  internal job levels, scope of responsibilities, and external market data. The range listed for this position reflects the expected hiring range for qualified candidates and corresponds to the level and requirements of the role.

Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors, such as experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Shift4’s compensation structures are subject to periodic review and ongoing alignment across regions. Additional components such as variable remuneration or other benefits may also apply based on eligibility and role type.

Salary Range: € 24,000 - € 30,000

Benefits of working for Shift4:

Join Shift4 and enjoy a work environment that prioritizes flexibility and well-being. We embrace a hybrid working model, offering our team the flexibility to balance time between remote work and our modern, welcoming offices located in the heart of Valletta, Malta's historic capital.

Our standard remuneration package is comprehensive, including private health, dental, and life insurance, as well as parking allowance, preferential home rates, and a company pension plan (with APS). We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being through our Mental Health Program, family-friendly measures, an equipped canteen with free breakfast, and exciting company events.

Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring for a new role of Financial Analyst. This key player will be responsible for supporting the financial health of the organization with a particular focus on developing and maintaining advanced financial models tailored to the payments processing industry. This opportunity involves creating detailed financial reports, developing financial models, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting, specifically within the payments processing sector. 

This role is onsite and can be based at any of the following Shift4 locations:  Center Valley, PA (Preferred) / Tampa, FL / Atlanta, GA

Relocation assistance may be available. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, including revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and profitability assessments specific to the payments processing industry.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify trends to support business initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for stakeholders.
• Utilize Tableau, and other BI tools to provide actionable insights.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support financial decision-making.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats, presenting complex financial information clearly.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling and analysis within the payments processing industry.
• Experience with advanced Excel functions to analyze and present financial information effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with BI ( business intelligence ) tools to provide actionable insights a plus.

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Position Summary

The Residuals & Bonus Manager oversees the calculation, reconciliation, distribution, and reporting of all residual payments, bonuses, incentives, and commission structures related to merchant accounts and sales partners. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial payouts and plays a key part in supporting sales channels, ISO partners, agents, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Residuals Management

• Validate monthly residual payouts for ISOs, sales agents, referral partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile processor statements to internal systems to ensure accuracy.

• Validate merchant processing data, interchange fees, buy rates, markups, and revenue splits.

• Audit merchant accounts for rate changes, billing discrepancies, and adjustments.
• Maintain and update residual structures, split agreements, and partner contracts.
• Manage chargebacks, fees, and pass-through costs impacting monthly residual earnings.

Bonus & Incentive Programs

• Administer monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses and performance-based incentives.
• Work with Sales Leadership to refine compensation structures and bonus models.
• Track and validate activity-based incentives (new accounts, volume milestones, portfolio growth, etc.).
• Identify anomalies or disputes related to bonuses or commissions and resolve them promptly.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare detailed financial reports on payouts, trends, margins, and profitability.
• Provide partners and management with transparent payout statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify areas for optimization.
• Support forecasting and budgeting related to commissions and residual revenue.

Systems & Process Management

• Maintain and enhance payout systems, compensation software, and data tools.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and IT to streamline workflows and automate manual processes.
• Ensure data integrity across CRM, processing systems, and reporting platforms.

Stakeholder Support

• Respond to inquiries from agents, ISOs, sales reps, and leadership regarding compensation.
• Provide clear explanations of calculations, rate changes, and merchant activity affecting payouts.
• Support sales teams with pricing modeling and residual forecasting.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5+ years of experience in merchant services, payments, or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of interchange, merchant pricing structures, and processor statement formats.
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data cleaning).
• High attention to detail with excellent reconciliation and auditing skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to explain complex payouts clearly.

Preferred

• Experience with residual/commission platforms (e.g., IRIS CRM, Tilled, Payrix, Stripe, or in-house systems).
• Familiarity with ISO/agent agreements and payment processing revenue models.
• Understanding of chargebacks, network fees, and merchant portfolio management.
• Background in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Confidentiality and data integrity
• Communication & partner support
• Process improvement
• Time management, especially during payout cycles

Typical KPIs

• Accuracy rate of monthly payouts
• Timeliness of residual and bonus distribution
• Partner satisfaction (internal and external)
• Reduction of payout disputes or errors
• Automation and efficiency improvements in payout processes

Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor position will be a new position at the Company. Under general direction, this role will be responsible for performing the annual SOX compliance efforts including the review, testing, analysis, evaluation, and conclusion over the design and effectiveness of the controls over financial reporting. This will be a hands-on role from project planning to execution of the SOX activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Internal Audit with coordinating and executing the audit plan and assessing risks and controls throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with external auditor (PwC) on SOX testing: identify areas of controls reliance, partner on testing strategy, and assist in obtaining support for controls testing from the business.
• Track completion status of SOX tasks, partner with the business as needed to discuss issues, and effectively communicate results to Audit Director and Shift4 Management.
• Perform annual SOX compliance testing, including remediation testing and recommendations.
• Perform audit related activities, including but not limited to: develop the engagement, Risk Assessment and audit scope, conducting the opening meeting, ensure timely completion of field work, and draft the audit report
• Participate and lead Business Process end-to-end walkthrough meetings and operational effectiveness testing
• Ensure audit fieldwork work and findings are adequately documented (in compliance with IIA and departmental standards, with minimal supervision)
• Communicate regularly and directly with Internal Audit Director and Shift4 Management
• May be asked to perform special reviews, other duties or operational audits, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Accounting Information Systems
• 4-7 years of experience, combination of public accounting and public company internal audit dept a plus
• Professional certification (e.g. CIA, CISA, etc.) obtained, in process or show willingness to pursue
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Experience with information systems a plus (Oracle, Blackline)
• Experience in the payment processing industry a plus