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

Who is Master Card:

What role do we play in the modern world? Are we an enabler of purchases or a facilitator for transactions? We play a much larger role in the world by enabling those that have no access to financial systems - every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We have the technology, people and Brand to serve modern society . Today, we are a global tech company that connects everyone to endless possibilities, priceless possibilities.

Overview:

• The position will be part of the Controller's group within Master Card LAC's Finance division, reporting to the LAC Regional Director Controller.
• The LAC 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 internal controls.
• The role will provide oversight for the regional rebates and incentives as well as pricing and billing operations in partnership with the GBSC.
• Other job responsibilities will include tasks to support the LAC Region's accounting and reporting in accordance with Corporate policies and US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Role
• Ensures integrity and accuracy of financials for the Region/BU supported and has primary responsibility for ensuring company compliance with external and Corporate accounting requirements, both from a US GAAP as well as local statutory perspective.
• Guides financial decisions related to business transactions including acquisitions and investments by providing accounting/regulatory advice and by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Provides accounting guidance to the business for deal structures, intercompany arrangements, business ventures, etc.
• Provides guidance on complex issues and prepares technical accounting memorandums in response. Consults with Corporate Accounting as appropriate.
• Supports the Corporate Controller's ORM (Operational Risk Management) initiative by leading assessments and partnering with the business on evaluating the risks and controls as well as efficiency of business processes outside accounting and financial reporting.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in partnership with outside providers; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions.
• Manages statutory reporting, providing support and guidance and ensuring cohesive teamwork throughout.
• Manages the teams responsible for the oversight of the Rebates and Incentives accounting as well as Billing/Pricing implementation processes
• Also provides oversight on the Region's bank administration in compliance with Corporate Treasury policies.

All About You:

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

• Extensive experience/proven track record (7+ years) in accounting controls and financial processes within a global organization or within a Big 4 Firm. A mix of industry and Big 4 experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Masters Degree is a plus
• Active Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including US and/or IFRS
• Strong knowledge of Internal Controls concepts and Sarbanes Oxley regulations
• Proficiency with accounting & finance systems/software applications
• Drives continual process improvement agenda, demonstrated ability in challenging and improving processes
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide solutions that drive positive results
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English & Spanish (both verbal and written); Strong presentation skills
• Influencer who uses analytical and leadership skills to achieve goals
• Must be able to integrate knowledge across disciplines
• Demonstrated effective leadership with relationship development skills

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.