About this role
Key Geographical Responsibilities
Support the Accounting & Reporting (ATR) activities for a subset of countries within CEMEA region.
Support and be an active member of the ATR function helping to drive the strategy and vision
Ensure transactions are captured, recorded, summarized, and reported in compliance with policies & procedures, US GAAP, IFRS, as well as statutory, corporate and tax requirements (as applicable).
Ensure timely filing of accurate local statutory financial statements ensuring compliance with local GAAP. Ensure consistent treatment in line with Global policies. This includes knowledge and reconciliation of US to Local GAAP differences.
Ensure timely filing of accurate indirect and direct tax returns (VAT, WHT, CIT etc.)
Work closely with the ATR team as well as other members in the Controllership space to assess requirements for change in processes and procedures. Initiate and propose procedural changes to enhance data quality and process flows.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to support accurate and timely accounting and reporting.
Support the external audit process, help collect and coordinate the flow of information
Drive efficiency through automation of business processes while leveraging Visa’s fully integrated accounting system
Participate in projects aligned with the company’s strategy
Support to assess financial impact of changes to accounting policies processes and other procedures applicable for the business
Key Results
Ensure accurate and timely completion for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Maintain accurate accounting records – compliant with corporate policies, GAAP, SEC, and SOX.
Good understanding of process workflow to define/solve problems
Effective communication with stakeholders to build strong relationships.
Excellent project management skills to drive various projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Timely resolution and non-recurrence of external audit issues.
Timely and effective implementation of assigned projects/duties.
Decision Making
Support decision making on appropriate accounting treatment for transactions in compliance with published policies and guidelines.
Prioritize tasks within job and function balancing the need to meet tight deadlines and other corporate demands.
Identify and suggest process changes to improve controls, productivity, or quality of work output.
Exercise good judgment to escalate issues to ATR Leadership along with recommended solution to resolve.
Liaise and respond to queries from internal / external auditors, tax authorities and other finance teams with recommendations on action plans to resolve detected discrepancies.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Degree in Accounting along with professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent)
3- 7 years of relevant accounting and reporting related experience (ideally in a multi-national company)
Hands on experience with US GAAP/IFRS and statutory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work well in a fast paced and high-volume environment
Exposure to external audit
Technical
Strong technical accounting skills, and experience researching and documenting accounting issues
Knowledge and Experience of controls and risk management
Knowledge and experience in SOX with ability to design process flows and draft policies
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications – Excel, Word, Visio
Knowledge and hands-on experience of Oracle, Ariba, Hyperion and other related tools
Working knowledge of automation tools and Generative AI
Business
Strong business ethics
Excellent relationship building skills
Solution orientated thinker / problem solver
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Adaptable to change
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.