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Mastercard

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, experienced with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK reporting. Strong Excel skills, communication, project management, and a proactive approach are essential.
  • You will oversee financial records, manage audits, maintain relationships with external parties, support financial statement preparation, ensure strong internal controls, and assist with tax and treasury tasks.

Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Experience with US GAAP and IFRS and UK statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
  • Big 10 or Financial Statement Generation Provider 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 oriented

Responsibilities

  • 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).
  • 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 the monthly financial statement monitoring control in preparation of the monthly review conducted by management.
  • 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.
  • Ad hoc support for Tax and treasury activities including preparation of cash flow forecasts and interim accounts as required.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant position?

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the US GAAP financials, local statutory reporting compliance, and providing support to business teams in accounting and controls within the UK.

Who does the Senior Accountant report to?

The Senior Accountant reports to the Director, UK Controller, as part of the Europe Regional Controller’s group.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, and have experience with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK statutory accounting.

Is experience with external auditors important for this role?

Yes, experience liaising with external auditors is preferred for the Senior Accountant position.

What skills are emphasized for the successful performance in this role?

Strong analytical skills, proficient Excel skills (VBA skills being an advantage), sound project management, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities are emphasized.

Are there any preferred experiences for this position?

Yes, experience in Big 10 firms or Financial Statement Generation Providers and experience in leading process improvement initiatives are preferred.

What kind of working environment is expected for this role?

The Senior Accountant should be flexible, able to work efficiently under tight deadlines, and be enthusiastic, hands-on, and proactive, able to work well independently and in teams.

Is the Senior Accountant involved in the preparation of financial statements?

Yes, the Senior Accountant assists in the preparation of monthly financial statement monitoring controls and supports statutory account audits.

What internal controls are relevant to this position?

The Senior Accountant will maintain a strong internal control environment, improve internal controls where necessary, and ensure alignment with MasterCard internal control procedures.

What type of additional support may be required from the Senior Accountant?

The Senior Accountant may provide ad hoc support for tax and treasury activities, including preparing cash flow forecasts and interim accounts as needed.

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