Accountant

• Oversee the integrity of the financial records of UK based legal entities in accordance with Mastercard policies in partnership with the GBSC
• Support 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
• Assist in delivering month end financial reporting for the UK
• 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 monthly balance sheet reconciliations and monthly financial statement monitoring control, in preparation for the monthly review conducted by management
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and improve internal controls where necessary
• Documentation of financial and business processes throughout the group of companies under scope of responsibility
• Ad hoc support for tax and treasury activities including cash flow forecasts and interim accounts as required
• Provide support to MC central team and local treasury team on accounts payable process
• Preparation of VAT information required to complete the UK VAT returns, working closely with an external service provider

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and proficient with Excel
• Flexible and able to perform efficiently under tight deadlines
• Previous experience of using accounting systems
• Teamwork – the ability to work as part of a team to produce results
• Capacity to plan and organise effectively and to deliver results whilst meeting deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Professional work approach and ability to adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Communication – have an ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with colleagues and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience of liaising with external auditors preferred
• Experience assessing the effectiveness and oversight of operational and financial control implementation

Experience of liaising with external auditors preferred