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 SOX Readiness (Senior) - Senior Internal Controls – Individual Contributor Overview The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls, will play a key role in supporting our SOX Compliance program within the Finance Organization and will report to the Director of Internal Controls. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting SOX readiness activities, including process evaluation, risk assessment, and designing SOX-ready controls for growing and newly acquired businesses. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will perform ongoing SOX compliance testing of control design and operating effectiveness. The senior analyst will collaborate closely with the US and India-based SOX teams, regional controllership, our shared services center, business owners, and internal and external auditors. Requirements include extensive knowledge of US GAAP, SEC/PCOB regulations, COSO, and IT Audit concepts, as well as the ability to monitor an effective global risk-based internal control environment. Key questions to consider: Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting a world-class growing organization? Do you have the ability to think strategically and execute complex projects? Do you have a risk-based mindset? Can you drive change and improve awareness across the organization? Role Responsibilities Execute SOX readiness work for various growing and acquired Mastercard businesses, including process understanding, risk and control identification, recommendations, and SOX readiness evaluation. Support SOX compliance efforts through assessment and testing of internal control design and effectiveness, including remediation and deficiency evaluations. Communicate SOX requirements and control best practices. Assist in preparing executive-level reports. Collaborate with business owners to address control gaps requiring remediation. Partner with business, IT, and finance teams to assess internal control design and effectiveness. Coordinate with regional finance stakeholders and auditors. Ensure high-quality, timely deliverables. Identify efficiencies and opportunities for process and control automation. Exhibit strong project management skills and accountability. Exercise judgment with high standards of ethics and professionalism. Maintain excellent communication skills, understanding business complexities. Qualifications Fluent in English. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA or equivalent. Strong understanding of GAAP, PCAOB standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, and IT audit concepts. Recent Big 4 experience in auditing or advisory services for Fortune 500 companies. Knowledge of financial internal controls best practices and PCAOB standards. Proven project management abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines. Experience in risk management, audit, or compliance preferred. Ability to influence and drive change. Experience in fast-paced environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Industry knowledge is a plus. Some travel may be required, up to 15%. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risks. Every employee or representative must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices. Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information. Report any suspected security violations or breaches. Complete mandatory security training. #J-18808-Ljbffr