Senior Analyst, Tax

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Analyst, TaxOverview

-     The Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting and Reporting will support the preparation of the interim and annual tax provision and footnote disclosures included in the interim and annual SEC reporting (Forms 10Q and 10K) including acquisition integration responsibilities.
-     This role will also include assistance, as needed, with the preparation of tax adjustments reported in the consolidated federal tax return and other federal tax filings.
-     Familiarity with tax provision and return preparation software, preferably OneSource Tax Provision and Corptax Compliance, desired.
-     Assist in the development of the overall tax strategy and tax department policies.
-     Hybrid 3 days per week in Mastercard's Gurgaon office.

Role

-     Hands on preparation of ASC 740 corporate income tax provision and related footnote disclosures to be included in the annual and interim public filings as required.
-     Ensure taxes are properly recorded on Mastercard's books and records.
-     Assist with coordinating, preparing and reviewing the global tax provision including regional tax submissions.
-     Assist with the coordination efforts with colleagues outside of tax (controllers, treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis ("FP&A"), Global Business Service Center ("GBSC"), benefits accounting, etc.).
-     Remain aware of Mastercard business issues to determine the proper treatment for accurate tax accounting and reporting.
-     Assist, as needed, in assuring that the federal returns comply with the requirements of appropriate federal law, as well as the high documentation standards established and are timely filed.
-     Ensure processes align with a strong internal control environment and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation.
-     Builds organizational capability within the assigned area of responsibility
-     Maintains current knowledge of tax technical issues and trends, including the assessment of the impact, as well as communicating the impact of such technical issues.
-     Fosters a strong internal control environment and oversee integration and maintenance of those financial reporting and operational controls into daily processes.

All About You

-     BA Accounting; CPA preferred; MST, MSA or MBA helpful
-     Corporate tax experience with an emphasis in tax compliance and reporting
-     Large corporate experience and/or Big 4 accounting background preferred
-     Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
-     Ability to manipulate large data to extract relevant information for analysis
-     Ability to identify issues/opportunities and to frame business questions
-     Ability to effectively perform research
-     Proficient in MS Excel and other data analytic tools including MS Power Platform and Alteryx
-     Proficient in the use of tax provision software; familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision is a plus, but not required
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
-     Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues in all functional areas of the Company
-     Ability to work in a high-performing team environment
-     Ability to work independently and in groups to complete time-sensitive projects with internal and external deadlines
-     Working knowledge of Hyperion and/or Oracle Financial Systems is a plus

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.

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