9 Bookkeeping Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Bookkeeping Manager
Posted 419 days ago
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Our client is offering a fantastic remuneration, excellent career progression and development. The firm offers great exposure, alongside the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding work, where you can build relationships with clients and have a clear path to progress in your career. You will also have the opportunity to benefit from hybrid working and flexible working.
Review of bookkeeping and detailed review of VAT Returns.Review of CIS Returns.Review of Management Accounts.Assisting the team members with their queries.Training of junior members.Dealing with new client enquiries and onboarding thereafter.Liaising with clients’ external accountants regarding year-end accounts and providing all necessary working papers and supporting documentation.RequirementsExperience in bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns within a practice environment.A broad knowledge of VAT.Good communication skills with both clients and team members.To be confident meeting and working closely with clients.Experience of Xero , Sage or QuickBooks would be ideal.Benefits£30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.Flexible working hoursParkingHybrid working patternPlease apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential 533 007Bookkeeping Manager
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Bookkeeping & VAT Manager
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An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeping & VAT Manager within a well-established accountancy practice on the outskirts of Slough. This firm enjoys a high staff retention. This role will be within a friendly team, predominantly working on a mixed portfolio of SME clients.
As Bookkeeping & VAT Manager the main functions and responsibilities of this role will include:
- Overall responsibility for all bookkeeping and VAT clients li>Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC (MTD)
- VAT registrations and de-registrations
- Helping with accounts or Personal Tax Returns during quieter VAT quarters
- Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner
- Stay up to date with VAT legislation and advise clients on compliance
- Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients
- Working within a team to ensure deadlines are met and be able to work independently
To be considered for this position, applicants will satisfy the following:
- Have a minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of UK VAT rules and regulations
- Have a solid experience of online bookkeeping software e.g. FreeAgent, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and other online bookkeeping software
- Experience with partial exemption for VAT
- Full UK driving licence
- Be an amiable team player
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be highly organised with attention to detail
As Bookkeeping & VAT Manager the successful candidate will bring with them, significant experience from a similar role within a practice environment.
In return for your skills and commitment, this firm will offer a competitive salary, depending upon experience, flexible working, and a friendly and supportive working environment.
Submit your CV for this Bookkeeping & VAT Manager role
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Vendor Risk & Financial Management Analyst
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Recognised as a Great Place to Work, ITRS is an Enterprise SaaS provider with industry-leading solutions. Our prestigious customer base includes 90% of the world's top investment banks. We are backed by leading private equity investors and are rapidly growing.
Our headquarters are in Shoreditch - London's tech hub – with offices in other UK and global locations from the Netherlands to Manila, NYC and Florida. We pride ourselves on a diverse, friendly, dynamic culture - with a focus on internal promotion and developing our people.
Scope of RoleWe are looking for a systematic person to help with IT Controls, including organising IT Contracts, Costs and help with important ISD controls to join our team. You will be someone who can ensure the accuracy and compliance of contracts, manage costs, supporting and maintaining financial integrity, Security and regulatory compliance.
Reporting to our Global Head of IT in our London HQ, you will have the benefit or a hybrid work schedule.
As a Vendor Risk & Financial Management Analyst , you will:Contract Management:
- Organise and agree third party vendors security contact details of current and new contracts for IT Third party vetting process.
- Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
- Review and add metal data to help maintain our contract database.
- Monitor contract deadlines, renewals, and termination dates, and coordinate with relevant departments.
Cost & Administration:
- Monitor project budgets and costs to ensure adherence to financial constraints and company policies.
- Project administration in costs, contract management, vendor management including RFI & RFP.
- Review and analyse cost reports, forecasts, and budgets to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support input and the preparation of IT financial budgets and reports.
- Reconcile discrepancies in contracted services vs services required in use, invoicing, and payment processes with IT, vendors and the finance team.
- Support the termination of IT contracted services that are not required.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Support gathering of our requirements for IT DRBCP services and SLA requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards related to contracts and costs.
- Support creation of procurement and contract framework and procedures.
- Identify potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
Communication and Coordination:
- Guide communication between several business departments (e.g., legal, finance) to ensure smooth contract execution and cost management.
- Provide support and training to staff on contract management procedures/ cost control measures.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain organised and accurate records of all contracts, cost reports, and related documents.
- Prepare regular reports on contract status, IT Controls, financial performance, and cost variances for management review.
- Support audits and provide documentation.
Requirements
You will have:- At least 2+ years of experience helping with IT contract administration, cost management, or a similar role.
- Experience with cost management practices.
- Experience working in with common IT Controls
- Professional certification in contract management (e.g., Certified Professional Contracts Manager - CPCM) or related field.
Benefits
- Health Insurance and Dental Health Cover for you and your dependants
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension
- Flexible Hybrid Working
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Travel Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
ITRS is an Equal Opportunity employer and Inclusion is part of our everyday life. We celebrate diversity and pride ourselves on providing an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and have a voice, allowing everyone to contribute equally. We remain committed to advocating inclusion, diversity, and equality into our ITRS family as we grow and enrich our business.
We welcome applications from everyone in the community as we recognise that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
Administrative Assistant in IT Financial Management
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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.
The Group's operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japan's leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest securities firms.
Financial Management team is a part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Financial Management team, IT Planning, Reporting & Administration Gr, governs IT Project budget-related things.
The individual in this role primarily focuses on the former part, i.e. Bank Project Governance, leads the business line with one direct report, and reports to Head of Financial Management team. The main purpose of the role includes:
+ Defining, establishing, and maintaining the Project governance framework and processes in MUFG Bank EMEA and continually assessing them for more effectiveness and productivity.
+ Managing IT Investment budgets across EMEA region so as to ensure financial discipline and maximise cost-benefit performance in close liaison with various major stakeholders in EMEA and counterparts in Bank Head Office.
+ Making effective use of accumulated Project data (e.g. cost owner, agreed cost allocations, etc.), serving as a bridge between Investment and Expense realms.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's and EMEATechnology, including:
+ Responsible for:
+ Manage the Bank Project Governance business line in the team
+ Establish and maintain system investment-related procedures in Bank EMEA
+ Proactively drive continuous improvement of the relevant processes and procedures (including various workflows) and templates in line with organisational needs
+ Manage investment budget and funding demands of all Bank system development projects in EMEA in a timely and accurate manner
+ Scrutinise IT solutions, project plans and development costs through investment project application form review processes, Provide guidance on procedures, processes, tools and techniques. Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders in this respect.
+ Manage/maintain databases and create reports for decision-making
+ Support Technology management with ad hoc tasks as and when required
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Demonstrable practical experience with demand and financial planning required; previous experience with PMO/PLC processes and controls beneficial
Preferred:
+ Experience working in IT department in banking industry
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Basic knowledge of IT beneficial
+ Skills in detailed format checks and checking the consistency of amounts
Preferred:
+ Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, in particular MS Excel, IT literate
+ Highly numerate, analytical and logical, with attention to detail and the ability to systematically break apart complex problems
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Degree level education
Preferred:
+ Preferably degree educated or similar qualification or practical experience
+ Japanese Language skills beneficial
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Financial and Management Accountant
Posted 14 days ago
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Are you ready to make a real impact in a growing, innovative SME where your ideas count and your contribution is truly valued? We are looking for an accountant to join a privately owned business that's expanding and investing for growth.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team. This pivotal role will oversee all financial functions, ensuring robust financial control, strategic insight, and team leadership across the business.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Financial Control & Compliance : Lead all aspects of financial management, including payroll, VAT, pensions, audits, and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Management Reporting & Analysis : Deliver detailed monthly and quarterly management accounts, profit and cash flow forecasts, margin analysis, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
- Team Leadership & Development : Support, mentor, and develop other members of the finance team, ensuring high performance, cross-functional collaboration, and career progression.
- Cash, Risk & Working Capital Management : Drive cash flow forecasting, risk and insurance management, and improvements in working capital, credit control, and internal controls.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, including auditors, bankers, insurers, and legal representatives.
- IT & Systems Oversight : Oversee collaboration with external IT and cyber security providers to ensure robust systems support for finance operations.
What We're Looking For :
- Desirably qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Proven experience using Sage accounting software
- Strong background in financial accounts and reporting
- Solid financial management expertise, including budgeting and forecasting
- Hands-on experience with P&L reporting and analysis
- Background in manufacturing
Package & Benefits :
- circa 45,000 - 50,000 base salary
- Private health care
- Death in service
- Enhanced pension scheme
Why work here?
An autonomous, standalone role where you oversee and drive improvements to make your mark in the business.
Please reach out for a confidential chat or apply with your must upto date CV.
Financial and Management Accountant
Posted 5 days ago
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At Feeld, we are creating a world where everyone is more intimately connected to each other and themselves. We are building an inclusive, human-centred product and are looking for a Financial and Management Accountant to become part our remote team and our mission to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships.
You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our financial data, with a view to continually improving how we work.
To be right for this role, you should have:
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a fast-paced environment or a tech start-up
- Exceptional fundamental accounting knowledge - you will know the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ for ledger postings and accounting adjustments
- The ability to manipulate and review large data sets for technical accuracy and alignment with business understanding
- Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax standards (including GAAP and VAT)
Financial Operations:
- Perform weekly reviews of the bank reconciliations
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes including adjustments such as prepayments and accruals
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with preparation of payroll
- Ensure the ledger is coded and tagged correctly for budget reporting purposes
- Review expense claims and supplier invoices processed by the AP Clerk
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards for all postings
- Support external auditors with required documentation and information
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare monthly management accounts to a tight deadline. This includes profit and loss statements, balance sheets and ancillary analysis schedules for valuable subcategories
- Perform periodic P&L reviews
- Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing insightful commentary
Business Partnering:
- Be a main point of contact for the business for finance queries
- Continually review for system and process improvements that could be of benefit to the business
- Gain the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the efficiency of the Finance department by suggesting and implementing process improvement
- Impact the strategic direction of the business by providing accurate and timely information for the budget and forecasting processes
Requirements
About you:- You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- You are a clear and responsive communicator
- You are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- You are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
- You have experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems
- You have experience with administering UK payroll
- You have worked in a globally located team across various time zones
Benefits
About us:Feeld is an independent, experimental and fully remote organisation reshaping the dialogue on dating and sexuality. The company was founded in 2014 and has evolved since to become the open, distributed structure it is now. We have a naturally agile and fluid culture. The whole team is fully remote, which means you work where and when helps you perform at your best. We regard autonomy highly and treat our organisation as a product – we iterate, improve and test things internally to see what works best for everyone.
Our culture:We believe in creating a safe work environment through humanity, fluidity, safety, transparency and progressiveness. When hiring, we look for culture add rather than culture fit.
Because we are a fully remote team, it’s especially important that we create an environment where our colleagues feel included and connected as humans.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at Feeld:Feeld promotes open-mindedness, inclusion, diversity and kindness, both in the world and among our own workforce.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with a history of marginalisation, whether because of race, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, national origin, disability (seen or unseen) or any confluence of intersectional identities.
Our goal is a barrier-free application process and working environment. If you require further details or assistance or have any questions about this process, please let us know at .
Compensation and perks:We are conscious of how our work and decisions impact other humans and the environment. We design our product and organisation with consideration for the wellbeing of our Members and colleagues. Feeld’s way of working is designed to proactively prevent burnout and an “always on” culture. We believe in technology and working environments that enable people to live a meaningful, fulfilled life.
Therefore, we offer our staff:
- Flexible working hours
- Unlimited paid time off
- A fully remote working situation
- GBP £3k equipment and home office budget
- Learning & development budget
- On demand therapy sessions and mental health support via Spill
- In-person meet ups
Our compensation system is one of the ways we work to uphold equity and inclusion at Feeld. Just as we strive to enable honest expression on our platform, we strive for openness of information within the organization. Internally, we keep decision-making transparent to keep each other accountable and make sure all voices are heard.
That is why we offer:
- A compensation system that is transparent, honest, and equitable.
- At Feeld we believe all humans deserve to make a competitive wage. That's why we offer a Baseline Freedom Salary of £0,000 GBP per year.
Estimated compensation for this role:
- The total cash compensation for this role is our Baseline Freedom Salary of 0,000 GBP
- Your first conversation with Feeld will be a screening call with our recruiter, where you’ll be able to ask - and receive answers - regarding any general questions you have and to confirm the role is a fit for what you’re seeking.
- Your second conversation will connect you directly with the hiring manager for the role you’re applying to. Here, you’ll have a chance to ask more questions about the work you’ll be doing. This conversation will also focus on your past work experiences.
- The next step for most of our roles is a candidate challenge. This is an evaluation of the skills relevant to be successful in this role and generally takes about an hour to complete.
- Your third conversation allows you the opportunity to meet the team members you might be working with on a daily basis. Here, you’ll be able to ask questions about team processes, workflow, and the employee experience at Feeld.
- We generally make an offer within 2 weeks of our final call, and offer a flexible start date that can begin as early as the next Monday after you sign our offer documentation.
- Of note: all of our interviews are conducted remotely, and our interviewers will work with you to find an agreeable interview time based on mutual availability.
We understand we're asking you to invest your time and best efforts in our process, and are appreciative of getting the chance to better know who you are as a person and candidate. In return, we’re committed to offering transparent communication and prompt feedback as you navigate this application with us.
To find out more about Feeld, download our app (available on iOS and Android).
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Wealth Management / Financial Services Administrator
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Are you an experienced administrator with a background in wealth management and new business processing?
Our client in Belfast city centre is a dynamic financial services company and they are looking to hire a Business Services Administrator to join their team and play a key role in supporting their growing client portfolio.
Our client is a very reputable financial services firm committed to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions. Their team values precision, professionalism, and proactive client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- The provision of general administrative support to a team of Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Private Client Advisers.
- Preparation of investment presentations and collation of documentation for client meetings.
- Liaising with Tax Advisers, Solicitors, Brokers and Life Offices on behalf of servicing our clients.
- Auditing customer relationship management system to ensure records and supporting documents are accurate & compliant in preparation of client meetings.
- Manage and process new business applications efficiently and accurately
- Support wealth management operations with administrative tasks
- Liaise with clients, advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Maintain and update client records and documentation
- Updating and monitoring the CRM system on an ongoing basis; preparing documentation to comply with legislative requirements in data management for clients
- Assist with compliance and regulatory requirements related to new business processing
Criteria
- Proven experience in wealth management administration
- Strong knowledge of new business processing within financial services
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
- A high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment
- Career development and training opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we want to hear from you - Please send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Director, Financial Crimes Solutions Product Management
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_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**
Director, Financial Crimes Solutions Product Management
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview:
Mastercard's Financial Crime Solutions team is looking for a Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solutions Product Management, to drive the delivery of our product roadmaps. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping our customers to reduce financial crime, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.
Financial Crime Solutions (FCS) is a cross-functional team under Fraud & Resiliency within the Services division of Mastercard, overseeing solutions that are dedicated to safeguarding businesses and consumers from various financial crimes. Made up of our product management; data science, operations and technology partners, we have launched solutions that detect and prevent financial crime, with advanced technologies, data analysis techniques and industry best practices to identify suspicious patterns, behaviors, and transactions on a global scale.
Role:
- Report to the VP, AML Solutions Product Manager and work closely with global and regional leads to drive product strategy, strategic development and launch of new products within AML Solutions.
- Acts as a subject matter expert, outline business requirements and lead the data science, CX, and development teams through the definition, and launch of new products for our customers and in support of AML solutions objectives.
- Leverage Mastercard's product management framework to manage the delivery of ongoing innovation and enhancements to Financial Crime Solutions products from concept to commercialization.
- Business case definition, go-to-market plans, and data analysis for new product concepts and framing for AML Solutions
- Assessment and development of expansion plans with clear value to address key customers and market needs
- Develop deep understanding of customer behavior and market trends by analyzing relevant data to inform product strategies and forecasting.
- Understand the Software Development Lifecycle and surface any barriers or obstacles to deliver new product opportunities on time and budget.
All about you:
We are looking for a proficient agile person with interest and passion for payments and/or fintech, banking, financial services, and anti-money laundering.
- Experience in the Payments ecosystem, especially in Money Laundering detection, is an advantage.
- Experience managing financial crimes products for financial institutions either on the issuing or acquiring space.
- Experience with Machine Learning, working closely with Data Science teams.
- Incorporate and understanding of financial crime and the broader payments ecosystem into ongoing product management (e.g. regulatory, legal, technology, competitive, technology environment etc.)
- Have curiosity, agility, creativity, and a team player attitude.
- Lead by example with hands-on approaches to demonstrate product management excellence and share best practices
- Be eager to learn, develop and get involved, be ready to roll up your sleeves.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to identify key issues, structure analysis and synthesize large amounts of data, and provide recommendations effectively
- Enjoy working and building relationships in multicultural matrix organization.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly articulate and simplify complex topics.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning by leveraging the learning & development curriculum to augment existing knowledge, skills and experiences.
**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.