Accountant

Mastercard Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to lead accounting operations for our Global Business Solutions (GBS). You will manage cash accounting, reconciliations and month-end close for Mastercard entities worldwide, collaborating with international stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes GAAP/IFRS compliance, strong Oracle and Excel skills, and opportunities to implement AI-driven process improvements across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; MBA/CA/CA Inter preferred.
• 4+ years progressive accounting experience with at least 1 year in cash accounting.
• Strong understanding of subledger, cash, AP/AR, intercompany and close processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Oracle systems and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review GL reconciliations and journal entries for month-end close.
• Review cash and sub-ledger transactions, perform FX and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, laws and reporting standards.
• Support reporting activities with various reports, scorecards and dashboards.
• Collaborate across functions and drive process improvements and BAU tasks.
• Assist audits including SOX, strengthen control frameworks and mitigate risks.
• Drive AI and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage special projects including entity transitions and acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Learning agility

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Oracle systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

MBA/CA/CA Inter or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA, CA, CA Inter or equivalent certification preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 years in Cash accounting role.
• Strong understanding of subledger and controlling accounts for Cash, AP, AR, Intercompany etc
• Strong technical expertise in accounting operations, including GL management, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Fair knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Oracle systems is must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and learning agility
• Strong commitment to customer service excellence, featuring a customer-centric mindset
• Good understanding of MS Excel (Knowledge in PowerBI/Power Automate is beneficial)
• Drive usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automations for process efficiencies and effectiveness
• 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.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.