General Ledger Accountant

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Company Description

Fascinated by the future and captivated by technology? Smart, driven and want to make a difference in the world? You will fit right in.

By joining one of our teams at Visa Payments Limited, a division of Visa Inc since 2019, you’ll have an opportunity to shape the payments experience globally. Being part of Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments technology, our mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.

Visa Payments Limited is a financial technology business that provides cross-border payment processing services to banks and payments businesses across six continents through its global network.

Individuality fuels our brand and our global team – we are proud that we are a talented team of 18,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Therefore, we understand that you are much more than your day job. We encourage quality of life both within and outside of the office, and whether it is taking advantage of agile work schedules or our wellness programmes, Visa Payments Limited and Visa Inc. respects and encourages meaningful work/life balance for everyone.

If you think you could support the Visa family by joining Visa Payments Limited as an Analyst, Bank Account Management, we want to hear from you.

You're an individual. We're the team for you. Together , let's transform the way the world pays.

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Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure digital payment network that enables individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

Individuality fuels our brand and our global team – we’re proud that we are a talented team of 15,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Therefore, we understand that you are much more than your day job. We encourage quality of life outside of the office, whether it’s taking advantage of agile work schedules or our wellness programs, Visa respects and encourages meaningful work/life balance for everyone. In addition, we offer market leading salary and have a fantastic benefits offering.

So, if you’re not satisfied with the status quo, we can satisfy your desire to explore new territory, giving you the runway to really make an impact, whilst connecting you with teams around the world in a truly inclusive culture that celebrates our uniqueness.

Visa Payments Limited is a division of Visa Direct, with a team working on the cross-border pay to account processing capability of Visa Direct.

By joining one of our teams at Visa Payments Limited, a division of Visa Inc since 2019, you’ll be part of an exciting payment solution, helping to shape the payments experience globally.

If you think you could support Visa as a Product Lead , we want to hear from you – together, let’s make Visa a great place to work.

Job Description

What’s it all about?

This Analyst role is part of the Visa Payments Ltd (VPL) Finance Operations team, which is the function responsible for the Payments Reconciliations, Accounts Payables/Receivables (AP/AR), Sourcing and Partner Bank Account Management activities. The team is part of the broader VPL and Global Product organization with an indirect report to multiple areas of Visa’s Global Finance function.

VPL’s business is dependent on being able to route funds through its Network Partner Accounts quickly and without issue. The VPL Network consists of over 300 account with more than 50 different Network Partners and these numbers are continuously growing. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of the VPL bank accounts, supporting with activities ranging from bank account opening and closing, satisfying partner bank KYC requirements, managing signatories on accounts and controlling user access to bank portals. This will require excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across the business and externally.

What we expect of you, day to day.

• Collation and execution of all documentation required to open bank accounts or support KYC requests, ensuring documentation accurate, complete, and signed in accordance with the bank mandate held with that bank
• Maintain signatories for each Network Partner, removing and adding signatories in a timely manner as required
• Provision of access to banking portals and managing token allocation to enable access as required
• Complete regular reviews of roles-based access to partner accounts to validate access is provided to necessary stakeholders and account signatories
• Perform annual auditable reviews to ensure accuracy over accounts held, user access and signatories held within each Network Partner
• Provide information to set up virtual accounts in VPL’s internal systems in a timely manner and with accuracy
• Interface to external agencies such as UK Companies House, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Embassies and Public Notaries, etc
• Maintaining Internal database repository for all network partner information
• Liaise with Global Treasury team as part of network bank account approval process and ensure partner accounts comply with global policies
• Assist Internal Bank Partner Managers with Bank Partner Contracts and Pricing Addendums

Qualifications

What we’re after...

• Candidate must have previous work experience in bank account management including opening/closing accounts and managing KYC requests in addition to working with external parties such as Public Notaries
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strength in managing projects, and demonstratable experience in managing multiple projects at any one time
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written, oral, listening skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to facilitate problem identification, generate alternative solutions, adapt to changing situations and execute issues to a successful resolution
• Ability to keep deadlines at a fast pace without losing accuracy
• Able to work as part of a team or independently as work and projects required
• Collaborative and able to interact with all levels of an organisation
• Commitment and integrity

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.