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Mastercard · Pune
Mastercard is a global technology company operating within the payments industry, focused on connecting and powering an inclusive digital economy. This full-time Accountant role, based in Pune, sits within the Global Business Solutions organization. The position is responsible for managing core accounting operations, including cash accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and the month-end closing process for international entities. Day-to-day duties involve performing foreign exchange and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards, and supporting internal and external audits, including SOX compliance. The role requires active collaboration with cross-functional teams to address financial queries, manage process improvements, and leverage automation or AI tools to enhance operational efficiency. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional with a background in finance or accounting who possesses strong technical expertise in sub-ledger management and Oracle systems. Candidates should be comfortable navigating complex accounting treatments, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to special projects such as entity transitions or new acquisitions while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and regulatory compliance.
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 overview About Mastercard Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. Position Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant to lead and manage the accounting operations within our Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of accounting activities, supporting both corporate and statutory reporting requirements. This position primarily involves (but not limited to) managing Cash Accounting, Reconciliations and Month-end closing for Mastercard entities worldwide, and may further evolve for managing complex accounting with greater responsibilities. This role involves collaboration with international stakeholders and various cross-functional teams to manage daily accounting operations, address queries, and implement continuous process improvements. Roles & Responsibilities: • Responsible for preparing and reviewing General Ledger reconciliations and journal entries as part of month-end close activities. • Review Cash and sub-ledger transactions, perform foreign exchange (FX) analysis, and variance analysis to support accurate financial adjustments. • Understand the financial impacts and intricate accounting treatments, ensuring strict compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting standards. • Support reporting activities preparing various reports, scorecards and dashboards etc. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and handles process improvements, escalations, and BAU tasks. • Support internal and external audits, including SOX compliance, and contribute to strengthening control frameworks • Identify process gaps, assess and mitigate risks, and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency. • Independently determines complexity of issues, escalates and makes recommendations to leadership. • Support the business partner relationship and applies a client-service mentality by addressing ad-hoc requests and queries effectively. • Manage special projects and initiatives, including entity transitions, process improvements, and new acquisitions. • Drive usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automations for process efficiencies and effectiveness. All About You: o Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA, CA, CA Inter or equivalent certification preferred. o 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 years in Cash accounting role. o Strong understanding of subledger and controlling accounts for Cash, AP, AR, Intercompany etc o Strong technical expertise in accounting operations, including GL management, reconciliations, and close processes. o Fair knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and statutory reporting requirements. o Proficiency in Oracle systems is must o Excellent verbal and written communication skills o Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and learning agility o Strong commitment to customer service excellence, featuring a customer-centric mindset o Good understanding of MS Excel (Knowledge in PowerBI/Power Automate is beneficial) o Drive usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automations for process efficiencies and effectiveness o Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 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.
| Role | Accountant |
|---|---|
| Company | Mastercard |
| Location | Pune |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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