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
Senior Accountant - MPS Controlling Mastercard Payment Services (MPS) powers next-generation payment solutions, from real-time payments and e-invoicing to open banking, across the Nordics and beyond. As part of the controllership team, reporting to the Controller for MPS, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects, gain international exposure, and grow your career in a dynamic environment.About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be part of a collaborative team, receiving guidance and support while building expertise across a wide range of accounting and controllership activities. This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to international projects, and the chance to shape the financial backbone of a fast-evolving payments business.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the globe, including our shared service centre in India and Colombia, Corporate Controllership in the US and the Tax team in the UK and Belgium.
What you will do
- Participate in month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements for the Nordic markets.
- Partner with the shared service centre to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Support audits (external and internal) and compliance activities (e.g. SOX).
- Provide input on accounting areas such as revenue recognition, capitalisation, and impairments.
- Contribute to intercompany, treasury, and regulatory/statistical reporting activities.
- Participate in process improvements and continuous enhancement of our controllership framework.
- Collaborate with international teams and business partners across functions and regions.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is mandatory.
- Chartered Accountant or CPA qualification preferred.
- Experience in accounting, controlling, or audit, Big4 background is highly valued.
- Knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP or IFRS).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in international teams.
- Analytical mindset, proactive problem solver, eager to grow in a dynamic environment.
- Industry knowledge (payments/financial services) is a plus.
What we offer
- Attractive remuneration package.
- The advantages of being employed in the Danish finance sector, including strong labour protections and benefits.
- Opportunity to participate in international projects across the Mastercard Group.
- Career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment where you will get guidance and the chance to grow.
Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of payments while building your career at Mastercard.
Apply now to make an impact on a global scale!
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
