Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with ourcustomers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyonecan prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices,making transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible. Ourtechnology and innovation, partnerships, and networks combine todeliver a unique set of products and services that help people,businesses, and governments realize their greatest potential. Titleand Summary SOX readiness (Manager) Manager, Internal Controls –Individual Contributor Overview The Manager, Internal Controls,will take a leadership role supporting our SOX Compliance programwithin the Finance Organization and will report into the Directorof Internal Controls. The Manager will be responsible for SOXreadiness work, including evaluating processes, risks, anddesigning SOX-ready controls for growing and newly acquiredbusinesses. In addition, the Manager will support the program byperforming ongoing SOX compliance tests of design and operatingeffectiveness. The Manager will work closely with the US andIndia-based SOX teams, regional controllership, our shared servicescenter, business owners, and our internal and external auditors. Requirements for this position include extensive knowledge of USGAAP, SEC/PCAOB regulations, COSO, and IT Audit concepts, as wellas the demonstrated ability to monitor an effective globalrisk-based internal control environment. - Are you looking to joina fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting a world-classgrowing organization? - Do you have the ability to thinkstrategically and execute a complex project? - Do you have arisk-based mindset? - Do you have the ability to drive change andimprove awareness across the organization? Role 1. Manage andexecute SOX readiness work for various growing and acquiredMastercard businesses; this will include gaining an understandingand mapping of the processes, identifying risks and control points,making recommendations, and evaluating the processes for SOXreadiness. 2. Support SOX compliance efforts, as needed, includingassessment and determination of design effectiveness of internalcontrols through applying testing and control-related bestpractices, including remediation recommendations and deficiencyevaluations. 3. Communicate SOX requirements and control bestpractices. 4. Prepare executive-level reporting. 5. Work withbusiness owners to address any potential control gaps that mayrequire remediation. 6. Partner with various business owners, IT,and finance teams including Accounting, Financial Planning,Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Audit to provide expertise inassessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls. 7. Liaise with regional finance stakeholders as well as internal andexternal auditors. 8. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, timelywork products. 9. Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOXprogram and opportunities for optimization of the financial andoperational processes and controls through interaction andpartnership with management. 10. Identify efficiencies andopportunities for automation (bots, analytics tools, AI). 11. Exhibit strong project management skills with the ability to holdself and others accountable to deadlines. 12. Demonstrate theability to exercise judgment and display a high standard of ethicsand professionalism. 13. Demonstrate exceptional communicationsskills, both written and verbal, with the ability to understandcomplexities of the business. All About You 1. Fluent in English.2. Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA or equivalent required. 3. Has a strong understanding of GAAP, PCAOB Compliance Standard,Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, IT audit concepts, and leading businesspractices. 4. Recent Big 4 experience providing auditing oradvisory-type services to Fortune 500 companies. 5. Knowledge ofbest practices around financial internal controls matters. 6. Deepknowledge of current PCAOB Auditing Standards. 7. Strong knowledgein US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards Principles (GAAP). 8. Proven ability to project manage complex engagements or programs.9. Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills with emphasis on building strong, longer-termrelationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions.10. Detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to meetproject deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. 11. Experience in risk management field (e.g. risk management, audit,compliance) desired. 12. Effective ability to influence, drivechange and resolve conflicts. 13. Experience working in afast-paced environment. 14. Strong analytic, logical reasoning, andproblem-solving skills. 15. Excellent project management skills tolead and prioritize multiple projects. 16. Demonstrated ability todrive change and continuous improvement. 17. Proficient PC skills,especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 18. Marketand industry knowledge a plus. 19. Some travel may be required inthe future, up to 15% travel. Corporate Security Responsibility Allactivities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, andnetworks come with an inherent risk to the organization and,therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or onbehalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security andmust: - Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; -Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information beingaccessed; - Report any suspected information security violation orbreach; - Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings inaccordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr