Manager, Controller

Title and Summary

Manager, Controller

This position is a regional position and Octiewill report into the Eastern Europe Middle East Africa ("EEMEA") assistant controller. The position oversees the operations and transaction activities of legal entities of EEMEA with a specific focus on accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, corporate reporting and external statutory audits. As the EEMEA business continues to grow and particularly as new offices are being setup, the incumbent will be required to support such setups and ensure that accounting տան processes and relevant controls are implemented.

• Ensure accurate accounting for all EEMEA entities in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local standards.
• Oversee local statutory reporting and management reporting processes.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including preparation of financial presentations for the MC Dubai Board.

• Lead external audits for MC Dubai, ensuring financial statements are accurate and audit opinions are unqualified.
• Manage audit engagements in partnership with PwC and other external auditors.

• Drive process improvements to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Review and implement policies to maintain a secure control environmentademic.

• Ensure timely and accurate closing of revenue, contra-revenue, and expense activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controllership on consolidated reporting.
• Review all transition activities of MC Dubai with other Mastercard entities.

• Review intercompany reconciliations across approximately 50 entities.
• Ensure MC Dubai entity is appropriately funded and oversee banking administration.

• ロから, partner with افراد legal, settlement, GBSC, regulators, treasury, and tax teams to ensure compliance and accurate accounting records.
• Provide accounting guidance on new transactions, standards, and internal policies.

• Support regional tax compliance, audits, and submissions.
• 머니 accurate accounting for tax-related activities.

• angt analyze accounting implications of new office setupsв MEA and implement processes aligned with Mastercard standards.
• Assist with region-wide controllership initiatives, including:
• Operational Risk Management projects
• Policy revisions and implementations
• Finance support for EEMEA expansion
• Training business teams on controllership policies
• Ad hoc projects and analyses as required

• Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent qualification
• Relevant qualification in business, accounting and/or a related discipline
• In‑depth understanding of US GAAP and IFRS as well as external audit experience is essential
• A sound understanding of the diverse cultural, regulatory, statutory and taxation environment of the EEMEA region
• Strategic thinker, detail oriented, and results driven approach
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills as well as experience working in cross‑functional teams
• Candidate needs to be hands‑on, be self‑driven and able to work in a dynamic and fast‑changing environment
• Able to adjust to changing processes and systems – should be agile to adapt e.g. changing accounting system will change established work procedures

• A high standard of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications especially Excel, Word and Power Point
• Strong relationship management and networking skills
• Tax experience across different jurisdictions
• Oracle knowledge is beneficial

• 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, Aquarius
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time
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