Mastercard

Financial Services

SeniorAccountant

£55–75k ~AI est. Peterborough, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Accountant at Mastercard. Skills: Financial accounting, Internal controls, Statutory audits. Oversee integrity of financial records. Manage statutory account audits”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

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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