Key Responsibilities: 
  -  Lead a team of over 50 team members who are fully accountable for managing and supporting assigned client incentive agreements globally 
  -  Analyze newly executed incentive contract terms to assess Visas contractual obligations and determine appropriate accounting treatment based on Visa policy and procedure. 
  -  Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring accurate and consistent process and treatment of incentive terms  
  -  Review proforma to ensure accuracy of contract interpretation and application of Visas accounting policy respectively 
  -  In-depth understanding of system tools and operational processes to provide hands-on support to help the local team resolve issues, questions, and remove roadblocks. 
  -  Oversee contra revenue accounting entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial performance insights, and internal and external reporting. 
  -  Problem solving and analytical skills to provide CIO subject matter expertise, including the accounting and incentive system setup of cash, value-in-kind and cost certainty client incentive clauses, in accordance with the global processes 
  -  Effectively manage new business initiatives with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders. 
  -  Drive simplification, standardization, automation and continuous enhancement of processes and controls to ensure efficient financial reporting and operational processes. This includes collaborating with relevant stakeholders and regional colleagues to drive a successful end-to-end global approach. 
  -  Lead pivotal projects and global initiatives. 
  -  Influence business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data-driven analysis, and the presentation of alternatives. Partner with stakeholders to standardize and simplify client agreements. 
  -  Provide mentorship and guidance to support team members career development. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. 
  -  Ensure CIOs compliance with Internal/SOX/Stat Audits as well as regulatory reporting. 
  -  Partnership with regional CIO teams to ensure performance metrics are met and business updates are effectively communicated to the local team 
  -  Overall ownership of the deliverables by the Shared Service CIO team 
  
  This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 
 Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or MBA, 12+ years of experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting experience and PLC experience 
 Extensive experience of progressive financial control experience in a fast-paced environment 
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