Accountant Job Listing at Mastercard in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship (Job ID R-248585)

Description

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

Accountant Accountant, Europe Controllers Group
Job description
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accountant to join the finance team within Mastercard Europe. The accountant will be a key member of the Europe Controllers Group, which is responsible for Mastercard Europe's financial reporting and the integrity of its financials. The role will report to the Manager, Controller for Poland.
The role holder will have a broad range of financial reporting and accounting responsibilities and will collaborate with colleagues across the business to meet objectives. The role will be based in Poland.
Main duties
- Prepare US to local GAAP conversions for Mastercard Processing S.A. and Mastercard Europe S.A. Branch in Poland as determined by the Manager, Controller, and prepare financial statements with the assistance of external service providers
- Complete various financial reporting and accounting tasks for Polish entities, including monthly reporting to the National Central Bank in Poland, Statistical Reporting etc.
- Collaborate effectively with auditors and external service providers to ensure objectives and deadlines are met
- Support accounting accuracy by reviewing trial balances, and work with GBSC (shared service center) to rectifying issues that are identified
- Support tax compliance for Europe, by monitoring transfer pricing compliance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly closing entries
- Complete SOX control reviews to support the accuracy of net revenue accounting for Poland. This includes the review of new agreements with customers and the ongoing monitoring of existing deals
- As part of month-end close, ensure that P&L and balance sheet movements are consistent with underlying customer agreements and Mastercard's accounting policies
- Support the wider Controllers team to meet its objectives by assisting with process improvement projects, and by providing guidance and assistance to colleagues
- Assist a variety of departments, including Tax, Treasury, and Business Development Finance with ad-hoc requests
- Assist with additional tasks as and when required.
All about you
- Relevant work experience in an accounting or accounting adjacent role, ideally within audit, controllership, or financial reporting
- Knowledgeable and experienced with complex accounting concepts
- Strong excel skills, and experience with a variety of IT systems
- An effective communicator and able to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- An inquisitive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Fluency in English is required. Additional languages, especially Polish, would be a plus.
What we offer
- A challenging and dynamic environment where personal development is supported and encouraged
- An opportunity to work in an international environment
- An attractive and competitive compensation package.

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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