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Senior Accountant (R&I)

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Mastercard

Senior Accountant (R&I)

Bogota, Colombia

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 (R&I)

PLEASE NOTE: As Mastercard is a global company, we sometimes have team members from outside of the location listed on this posting that are reviewing submitted applications.

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Overview:
• Are you motivated to work in a team that provides global services?
• Do you like to simplify, standardize, and transform existing processes?
The Senior Accountant will provide excellent accounting services to Mastercard Worldwide as part of the Global Business Services Center (GBSC). The candidate will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate accounting services to our Mastercard Worldwide business unit(s) including the financial month-end close process for rebates and incentives, contract review and rebate and incentive payment validation and approval.

Role:
• Review executed contracts and create customers, deals and incentives in the Mastercard Contra Revenue System (CRS)
• Accomplish timely, accurate close of the CRS sub ledger and Oracle general ledger including creation and review of journal entries
• Identify and prepare manual journal entries through the analysis of close results, trends and actual to budget/forecast
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations
• Perform detailed review of rebate and incentive payment requests including contract review and validation of driver data to various internal systems
• Provide overall support and customer service to business partners located throughout the Mastercard Worldwide organization
• Recommend, develop and implement process improvements to improve accounting operational efficiency, quality of output and optimize synergies
• Monitor performance indicators to track progress against goals
• Perform various ad-hoc reporting, analysis or projects, as needed
• Partner with financial systems regarding CRS requirements, data, reporting, and functionality
• Support SOX control compliance
• Other duties as required

All About You:
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or MBA, preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP and current accounting concepts
• Prior revenue, contra revenue, and/or contract management experience, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and business acumen
• Progressive accounting experience preferably in a large, global environment
• Ability to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment with attention to deadline constraints
• Robust understanding of financial/ERP systems, preferably direct experience with Oracle
• Prior experience in significant process improvements projects
• Organize and prioritize multiple activities among a team with a high sense of urgency
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organization boundaries
• Capable of working within a changing environment with excellent analytical, planning and organization 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.

Client-provided location(s): Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-235745
Employment Type: Other

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)
  • 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)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program