Mastercard

Finance

Accountant

Peterborough, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Accountant at Mastercard. Skills: Financial reporting, Accounting, Internal controls. Oversee the integrity of the financial records of UK based legal entities. Support the statutory account audits for UK based legal entities”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure the integrity of the US GAAP financials; Ensure local statutory reporting compliance; Produce results whilst meeting deadlines

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Eligibility Requirements

Abide by Mastercard’s security policies, Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information, Report any suspected information security violation or breach

What You'll Do.

Oversee the integrity of the financial records of UK based legal entities

Support the statutory account audits for UK based legal entities

Provision of quarterly disclosure information to Mastercard Corporate Group

Assist in delivering month end financial reporting for the UK

Assist with the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Assist with monthly financial statement monitoring control

Maintain a internal control environment

Improve internal controls where necessary

Documentation of financial and business processes

Ad hoc support for tax and treasury activities

Provide support to MC central team and local treasury team on accounts payable process

Preparation of VAT information required to complete the UK VAT returns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders; Work as part of a team to produce results; Establish and retain effective working relationships with colleagues

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Assess and communicate key risks and opportunities within the business

Process & Methodology

Capacity to plan and organise effectively, Deliver results whilst meeting deadlines

Full Job Description

**Our Purpose** _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 + countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._ **Title and Summary** ### Accountant ### Overview \- The position reports to the MPMS Controller. \- The Controllers Group are looking for an Accountant to be part of a key department responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be innovative and have a desire to learn. \- The Controllers Group is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the US GAAP financials in partnership with the GBSC (Global Business Service Center), ensuring local statutory reporting compliance as well as providing support to the business teams across a number of areas including accounting and controls. Role \- Oversee the integrity of the financial records of UK based legal entities in accordance with Mastercard policies in partnership with the GBSC \- Support the statutory account audits for UK based legal entities on a timely basis as well as provision of quarterly disclosure information to Mastercard Corporate Group \- Assist in delivering month end financial reporting for the UK \- Maintain strong relationships with external parties (auditors and other third parties involved in the statutory reporting process) \- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and be able to assess and communicate key risks and opportunities within the business \- Assist with the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and monthly financial statement monitoring control, in preparation for the monthly r

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