Senior Financial Analyst - Client Incentives Operations

  • 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. Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.

 “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

Essential Functions:

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Analyze newly executed incentive contract terms to assess Visa's contractual obligations and determine appropriate accounting treatment
  • Review proforma and Accounting Treatment form to ensure accuracy of contract interpretation and application of Visa's accounting policy respectively
  • Prepare monthly estimated amortization and payment schedules per contract terms and Visa's Accounting Policy
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and feedback to team members as appropriate
  • Create excel models to determine contractual commitments per the terms of the contract, ensuring that all key obligations have been accurately addressed
  • Manage on-going contract performance and update future performance /amortization schedules, as needed
  • Prepare contractual payments per terms of acceptance contracts. Liaison with Sales, merchants & merchant's acquiring banks to determine the fulfillment of contractual obligations. Assist in the resolution of related issues and discrepancies
  • Analyze and explain the variances between forecasted and actual contractual commitments and prepare the necessary adjustments
  • Project Management & Reporting for System Conversion
  • Create Process Guides for different Incentive Types and Programs. Provide guidance and direction to team members

 

Secondary Job Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will interact with various levels of management across the organization as well as with external clients. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required as cross-functional projects occur on a regular basis
  • Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors
  • Continue to improve and strengthen relationships with external/internal customers
  • Provide ad-hoc analytical support to numerous internal and external parties
  • Gather and report performance metrics for the month

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 4 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD degree
Preferred Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in business/accounting/economics required with 5+ years’ experience in audit, finance, accounting or statistical reporting
  • Strong business analysis skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, and a very upbeat customer-service attitude are essential
  • Attention to detail and diligence in driving results
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, ability to function well independently as well as in a team, and comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Candidate will interact with various levels of management across the organization as well as with external clients. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required as cross-functional projects occur on a regular basis
  • Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Access and possess advanced Excel skills
  • MBA or CPA Preferred

Additional Information

Work Hours:

  • Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours

Travel Requirements:

  • This position requires no travel

Mental/Physical Requirements:

  • This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds

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.

 

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