Financial AccountantWho is Mastercard?We are the global technology company behind the world's fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.Job TitleFinancial AccountantOverview- 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 IMK as well as Mastercard Payment Gateway 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 Defense 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. RoleAccounting 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 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; - Maintain strong relationships with external parties (auditors and other third parties involved in the statutory reporting process)- Assist in business results analysis and preparation of the monthly management results package.- Maintain a strong internal control environment and improve internal controls where necessary to ensure a scalable infrastructure is in place to allow the company to operate and grow effectively while mitigating risk. Ensure continued alignment with MasterCard internal control procedures.- Documentation of financial and business processes throughout the group of companies under scope of responsibility.- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on tax related accounts, i.e. VAT and deferred taxes- Ad hoc support for Tax and treasury activities including preparation of cash flow forecasts and interim accounts as required- Statistical reporting for UK based legal entitiesProject Management- Enhancement of accounting and other processes related to legal entities under scope of responsibility- Participate in efforts to streamline Legal entities- Lead other key projects to improve efficiency and manage changeAll About YouIn terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:- Experience with US GAAP and IFRS and UK statutory accounting and reporting requirements (3 years)- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline- Qualified accountant preferred- Big 4 experience preferred- Experience of liaising with external auditors- Experience assessing the effectiveness and oversight of operational and financial control implementation- Experience leading process improvement initiatives along with developing procedures for implementation - Sound project management and organizational skills- Strong analytical skills and proficient with Excel ( VBA skills will be an advantage )- Very good communicator- Flexible and able to perform efficiently under tight deadlines- Enthusiastic, hands on, proactive, able to work well independently and in teams- Takes initiative and is result orientedMastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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