Sr. Financial Analyst - 2015

Sr. Financial Analyst

Sao Paulo, Brazil | Global Financial Transactions

Company

Job description:

Job Scope:

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 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 toimplement 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.

Taylor 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

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.

This position requires interaction with business owners

and senior management across the Brazil region. 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.

Ability to work with cross-functional teams outside of

United States

This position will be located in Brazil and will report

to the Sr. Director -Internal Controls.

Work extensively in a team environment and provide

direction to assist other members in cross-functional

teams.

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree

5 years of expererience required

Preferred Certifications: CISA / CIA / CPA