Mastercard
Financial Services
SeniorAccountant
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“Senior Accountant at Mastercard. Skills: Financial accounting, Internal controls, Statutory audits. Oversee integrity of financial records. Manage statutory account audits”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, Experience of liaising with external auditors, Experience assessing control implementation, Experience leading process improvement initiatives, Experience developing procedures for implementation
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, Big 10 or Financial Statement Generation Provider experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee integrity of financial records
Manage statutory account audits
Provide quarterly disclosure information
Maintain relationships with external parties
Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
Assess and communicate key risks
Assist with preparation of financial statement monitoring
Maintain internal control environment
Improve internal controls
Ensure alignment with internal control procedures
Document financial and business processes
Support tax and treasury activities
Prepare cash flow forecasts
Prepare interim accounts
Prepare and review manual billing
Provide business knowledge and support
Identify opportunities for process optimization
Implement process improvements
Maintain desktop procedures
Adhere to controls around revenues
Adhere to controls around collections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnership with GBSC; Support business teams; Work with leadership
Process & Methodology
Project management, Organizational skills
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** ### Senior Accountant ### Overview -The position reports to the Manager, UK Controller, part of the Europe Regional Controller’s group. -The Europe 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. -The role will cover controller activities in the UK, including support for Mastercard Prepaid Management Services. The Controller activities include the following: o Integrity of the Financials - The Controllers work in partnership with their local teams and the GBSC to ensure that the financial statements for their businesses are appropriate. This includes both management reporting and statutory filings. o Business Advice is provided by the Controllers to ensure the proper accounting and reporting for transactions, customer deals, expenses and other areas. o The Controllers play a critical role in the First Line of Défense in the Risk and Control Framework. Using the Operational Risk Management (ORM) methodologies and policy, the Controllers ensure that we have efficient processes with effective controls. Role Accounting and Internal Controls -Oversee the integrity of the financial records of UK based legal entities in accordance with Mastercard policies in partnership with the GBSC. -Manage
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