Manager, Accounting

Mastercard

United Kingdom
Us gaap and ifrs accounting knowledge
Uk statutory accounting and reporting
Team management of finance professionals
The position manages a team of three accountants supporting the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) business while ensuring financial integrity under US GAAP

Job Summary

  • The position manages a team of three accountants supporting the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) business while ensuring financial integrity under US GAAP.
  • Controllers play a critical role as the First Line of Defense by implementing Operational Risk Management methodologies to ensure efficient processes and effective controls.
  • The role involves overseeing statutory audits, maintaining relationships with external auditors, and driving process improvements to migrate manual billing to automated platforms.

Matching Summary

The position manages a team of three accountants supporting the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) business while ensuring financial integrity under US GAAP.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US GAAP and IFRS accounting knowledge
  • UK statutory accounting and reporting
  • Team management of finance professionals
  • External auditor liaison experience
  • Internal control framework implementation
  • Billing system maintenance and analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Big 10 accounting firm background
  • Process optimization and improvement
  • Project management leadership skills
  • Strong analytical Excel proficiency
  • Hands-on proactive work style
  • Experience in large international orgs

Key Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Finance team management experience required
  • Experience liaising with external auditors
  • Led process improvement initiatives previously

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