Senior Accountant

Company Purpose

Role Overview

Accounting and Internal Controls

• Oversee the integrity of financial records for UK-based legal entities in partnership with the GBSC.
• Manage statutory account audits and provide quarterly disclosure information to Mastercard Corporate Group.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors, third parties, and internal stakeholders.
• Assess and communicate key risks and opportunities within the business.
• Support monthly financial statement monitoring controls and management review.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure alignment with Mastercard procedures.
• Document financial and business processes across the group of companies within scope.
• Provide ad hoc tax and treasury support, including cash flow forecasts and interim accounts.

Billing and Commercial Finance

• Perform complex billing system maintenance, including customer and pricing changes.
• Analyze billing data, research trends, identify issues, and support resolutions.
• Respond to SLA help desk inquiries and provide business and technical or functional support.
• Identify process optimization opportunities and coordinate improvements with leadership.
• Research and resolve production billing issues with Billing and Technology teams.
• Maintain desktop procedures and controls relating to revenues and collections.
• Provide routine training to internal teams on billing topics.

Qualifications and Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is required.
• Experience with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK statutory accounting and reporting is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience liaising with external auditors is required.
• Experience overseeing operational and financial control implementation is required.
• Big 10 or financial statement generation provider experience is preferred.

Capabilities

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and developing implementation procedures.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel is required; VBA skills are advantageous.
• The candidate should be proactive, results-oriented, flexible, and effective under tight deadlines.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Follow Mastercard security policies and practices.
• Protect the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report suspected information security violations or breaches.
• Complete mandatory periodic security training.