Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Internal Control

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Finance

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.

Job Description

I. Purpose

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for executing preventative and detective Controls across a range of processes.  The role will be responsible for performing detailed reviews of anomalies, assessing the root cause of potential exceptions and supporting remediation efforts. 

II. Principal Responsibilities / Key Results Area

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst will include the following:

• Execute upon the vision, mission, strategies and annual goals for the department in alignment with the Company's goals.
• Work effectively with Country and Regional leaders of various oversight functions (i.e., Controllership, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legal, etc.) in collaboration to maximize risk coverage and minimize duplication within Visa.
• Execute standardized data analysis scripts to identify compliance issues, unusual trends and activities across T&E, procure-to-pay, high risk vendors programs, and client contract management etc.
• Perform preventative and detective controls over prepayment and high risk payments for the market.
• Review data for a variety of processes to identify trends, anomalies and transactions which require additional review.
• Provide feedback to centralized Data Analytics team on improvements to existing queries and suggestions for new scripts to be performed.
• Work with local Controllers and Operational Support teams to investigate and analyze potential anomalies, and to assess compliance with policies and procedures.
• Actively work with local and regional stakeholders, to address issues identified, and to implement immediate and longer-term solutions.  For example, work with stakeholders throughout the organization to establish procedures which do not currently exist. 
• In collaboration with the local Controllers, share the testing results with Country Managers, external auditors and senior leadership to provide a current state of the local and/or global control environment.
• Act as a driver of continuous improvement and innovation of the controls environment. Use direct experience, external benchmarking and knowledge of regulatory expectations to support the management’s stated goal of developing a strong industry leading controls function.
• Serve as local subject matter expert on the design and testing of internal controls over higher risk processes: 
– Complete ongoing risk monitoring and assessment, and play a key role in the development of testing strategies and assessment of the controls environment across the region
– Collaborate with global Internal Controls team to feedback trends, themes and effectiveness of test approach, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.
– Tailor the controls and Internal Controls framework to address the specific needs and risks at an individual country level.
– Drive efficiencies by seeking opportunities for centralization, globalization and automation

 

III. Strategic Nature, Management, Accountability and Scope

Results of the work performed by the SFA will be shared with central Internal Controls team, regional Controllers, Business Operations teams and Country Leadership.  Ultimately, results of the work performed by the Internal Controls team may be shared with senior management, the audit committee and external auditors.

IV. Decision Making and Complexity

This position requires interaction with business owners and senior management. 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 the benefits and cost of implementing and executing controls.

V. Financial and Organizational Scope
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams outside of United States.

VI. Reporting Relationships and Interactions
This position will be located in Singapore and will report to the  Director -Internal Controls.
Work extensively in a team environment and provide direction to assist other members in cross-functional teams.

VII. Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
Detail oriented and be able to work well under pressure and accustomed to project work with tight deadlines.
Excellent business and communication skills with the ability to focus on the big picture, understand key priorities, communicate clearly and concisely, and bring business acumen to leading the Internal Controls function.
Strong controls, compliance and/ or auditing background

Creative, self-starter, quick thinker and dedicated individual who is eager to put his/her stamp on this job role.
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.
Flexibility in schedule and for travel

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree
Years of Experience: More than 5 years of experience required
Certifications: CISA / CIA / CPA preferred

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