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Senior Financial Analyst
Visa Inc.
Foster City, CA, United States
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Company Description
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity
. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.
“Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.”
Job Description
Visa Inc. is seeking a motivated candidate for a Senior Financial Analyst on the SOX team, which is part of Global Controllership. This is an individual contributor role on a team of 6, reporting to the Director, Head of SOX. The SOX team works in a collaborative manner and the ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and COSO framework, experience with manual and automated business process controls, and a willingness to share ideas and identify solutions to maintain an efficient SOX program and a reliable control environment, which is critical to the success of the team.
• Assist in the execution of Visa’s SOX program in accordance with COSO 2013 framework
• Assist in evaluating, reinforcing and promoting the SOX 404 and 302 program standards and approaches for documentation, control design, evaluation and effectiveness testing.
• Assist in the SOX scoping activities.
• Responsible for walkthroughs, testing, remediation, documentation, and reporting for business process controls.
• Maintain the SOX work paper tool.
• Assist in evaluating, monitoring and resolving findings (internal and external audit, etc.).
• Challenge status quo and bring effective ideas to enhance the SOX program.
• Drive efficiencies by seeking opportunities for centralization, globalization and automation.
• Liaison with process owners, external auditors and other stakeholders; prepare business stakeholders for internal and external audit reviews.
Decision Making and Complexity:
• This position requires interaction with business owners and senior management globally. Visa views the individual in this position as a subject matter expert in risks and controls. The individual is expected to use sound discretion and professional judgment when interacting with business owners, senior management and external auditors.
• This position should at all times make decisions on what will be most beneficial to the company, strive for an optimum balance between implementing and executing controls versus the cost of implementing controls.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Competencies:
• 5+ years of experience in Big Four and/or internal audit
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience in the execution of an end-to-end SOX program
• Good understanding of risks and controls for both Business Processes and Information Technology
• Detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure and accustomed to project work with tight deadlines.
• Creative, self-starter, quick thinker and dedicated individual who is eager to put his/her stamp on this job role.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across regional and/or functional lines.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications
Additional Information
Visa Leadership Principles
At Visa, everyone is a leader. The Visa Leadership Principles are integrated into all we do, driving accountability for the way we act and the way we lead.
• We Lead by Example: We have the courage to stand up for what is right. We act with the highest integrity, and what we say is what we do. We are accountable for our actions and behaviors, and hold others accountable for theirs. We set the example by treating others with respect and empathy, just as we would like to be treated. We are passionate about our business.
• We Communicate Openly: We always share a clear vision of our business with others. We provide context on how our challenges and our success connects our daily work to broader goals and results that matter. We communicate effectively and frequently, listen carefully, and actively seek and value the perspectives of others.
• We Enable and Inspire: We support others’ growth and development, while inspiring them to go beyond in their performance. We provide strategic context and direction, and constructive feedback. We remove barriers to progress and create an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and encouraging. We take the time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.
• We Excel with Partners: We are committed to building strong relationships with internal partners as well as all of our external partners – issuers, acquirers, merchants, governments and other partners. We listen to their needs and focus on service excellence. We innovate and take a solutions-oriented approach with our partners, and we are easy to do business with.
• We Act Decisively: We respectfully challenge the status quo. We are curious and bold, motivated to take risks and advocate for changes that benefit the entire company. We make fact-based principled decisions quickly, and have confidence in our chosen course of action. We acknowledge mistakes, and learn from them.
• We Collaborate: We work together openly and honestly across functions and geographies by always speaking and acting as One Visa. We engage with our colleagues early and regularly to align our common ideas and goals. We share responsibility and resources for success as One Team at One Visa.
Global Controllership Overview
Global Controllership ensures the integrity and accuracy of the consolidated Visa Inc. financial statements and local statutory financial statements around the world. We aim to do so by partnering and collaborating with the business and other Finance functions, providing excellent customer service, while also strengthening Visa’s global financial control environment through effective operating policies, procedures and controls. We provide support to Visa’s business operations in a broad range of functional areas including revenue and client incentive operations, financial close, technical accounting and SEC reporting, tax, financial systems and internal controls. Global Controllership is driven by its four core values. These core values reflect what is truly important to us as an organization. These are not values that change from time to time, situation to situation, or person to person, but rather are the underpinning of our company culture. Our four core values are: 1) Excellence in Execution; 2) Constant Enhancement; 3) Ownership; and, 4) Balance. The team of 400+ is largely represented in Foster City with local Controllership teams spread across multiple geographies, helping to drive greater control through cross-training and staff development, as well as greater efficiency through leveraging economies of scale.
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