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At Mastercard, we're powering economies and empowering people, building ​ a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Consulting, Financial Services, Technology, Fintech

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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.

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Accountant

Job Description Summary:

Job Title: Accountant

Accountant
The role of the Accountant within the Australia New Zealand Controllership Group requires the individual to support financial accounting in partnership with the Controllers, Local, Regional and Global Finance and Tax teams.

Role Overview:

This role requires an individual for:

• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for ANZ entities and APAC subsidiaries.
• Prepare, process and review manual AR invoices.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all month end revenue recognition including intercompany service fees calculation.
• Reconcile monthly balance sheets accounts and upload in Blackline.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
• Provide valuable insights with variance analysis and commentary on P&L and balance sheets to support decision making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards and company policies.
• Coordination of information to auditors and responses to auditor queries.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team and other departments (FP&A, Tax and regional teams) to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Assisting in the preparation of process documentation and approvals by management and other stakeholders.
• Any related accounting ad hoc duties.

All About You:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent, preferably with a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA).
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS) and general accounting principles.
• Basic working knowledge of Aus and NZ GST, FBT and tax
• Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP. Experience of working with Oracle and SAP a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate financial information effectively.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

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Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-254195

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-08T19:17:37
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• FSA With Employer Contribution
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• Health Reimbursement Account

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• On-site/Nearby Childcare
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Casual Dress
• Happy Hours
• Snacks
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events
• Some Meals Provided

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence
• Volunteer Time Off

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Stock Purchase Program
• 401(K)
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Shadowing Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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