This role sits in Visa s Bengaluru ATR team, which is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance operations of the Visa business functions and corporate accounting activities for Visa. The team is part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance. This role will be responsible for accounting activities including month-end close, as well as analysis including research of technical accounting issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US GAAP, the ability to implement processes to improve operational efficiency, work with cross-functional teams, and handle analysis related to operational accounting issues, all with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and recording financial transactions, as well as reporting this information.
- Proactively research and document conclusions on accounting issues with appropriate references to US GAAP pronouncements. This includes interpretation of accounting guidance and the companys policy application of sound judgment to these projects.
- Take ownership for specific components of the consolidated balance sheet and income statement, review and confirm consolidated balances during month-end closing and perform ongoing analytical review.
- Complete complex account reconciliations and journal entries in support of the monthly close process.
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting operational procedures and document such processes and procedures.
- Complete and maintain process documentation and ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages to support our SEC filings.
- Partner with key stakeholders to resolve queries and issues.
- Participation in special projects. Identify any potential financial relate d risk areas and provide sound recommendations and solutions to Visa for mitigation of the identified risk.
- Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Management
Basic Qualifications
8 years of work experience with a Bachelors degree or at least 6 years of work experience with an Advanced accounting degree
Preferred Qualifications
6-8 years of work experience with a diploma/degree in accountin
