Financial Analyst
Description
You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
This role is part of Global Financial Operations team within Controllership. The role requires financial accounting, reconciliations and related control & compliance for Total Marketing Expense line. The incumbent will be required to closely work with various stakeholders across Business LFOs/IOs, Marketing and GSM teams. It will require strong focus on generating efficiencies, accelerating accounting processes and ensuring overall governance
Job Responsibilities :
- Independent contributor role to drive M&BD policy compliance and creating framework for business insights by leveraging cornerstone and other sub-system data. (AXP $5.5Bn of Total Marketing)
- Periodic review and refresh for PRSA, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and business Impact Analysis (BIA) which requires liaising with Risk Management Teams.
- Annual review of associated Affiliate Agreements and update changes, if any
- Ensure compliance with agreed SLA, SOX and Operational Controls, internal guidelines, accounting policies/ protocols and support internal and external audits.
- Support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- The incumbent should be a qualified accountant CA with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
- Good understanding of US GAAP / IFRS (Revenue Recognition, M&BD Policy) and basic techno finance/automation skill/knowhow will be an added advantage
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication, relationship management & collaboration skills while closely working with various stakeholders across Controllership, Business Finance, Audit and Control groups, etc.
- High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Oracle Applications, Loyalty Platforms, Essbase and TM1, etc.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve queries with the ability to deal with large set of data, perform trend & variance analysis and creating meaningful insights.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvements.
- Quick learner, an eye for detail and ability to work during ambiguity.
Qualifications
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Job: Finance
Primary Location: India-Haryana-Gurgaon
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 24014603
You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
This role is part of Global Financial Operations team within Controllership. The role requires financial accounting, reconciliations and related control & compliance for Total Marketing Expense line. The incumbent will be required to closely work with various stakeholders across Business LFOs/IOs, Marketing and GSM teams. It will require strong focus on generating efficiencies, accelerating accounting processes and ensuring overall governance
Job Responsibilities :
- Independent contributor role to drive M&BD policy compliance and creating framework for business insights by leveraging cornerstone and other sub-system data. (AXP $5.5Bn of Total Marketing)
- Periodic review and refresh for PRSA, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and business Impact Analysis (BIA) which requires liaising with Risk Management Teams.
- Annual review of associated Affiliate Agreements and update changes, if any
- Ensure compliance with agreed SLA, SOX and Operational Controls, internal guidelines, accounting policies/ protocols and support internal and external audits.
- Support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- The incumbent should be a qualified accountant CA with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
- Good understanding of US GAAP / IFRS (Revenue Recognition, M&BD Policy) and basic techno finance/automation skill/knowhow will be an added advantage
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication, relationship management & collaboration skills while closely working with various stakeholders across Controllership, Business Finance, Audit and Control groups, etc.
- High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Oracle Applications, Loyalty Platforms, Essbase and TM1, etc.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve queries with the ability to deal with large set of data, perform trend & variance analysis and creating meaningful insights.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvements.
- Quick learner, an eye for detail and ability to work during ambiguity.
Qualifications
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Job: Finance
Primary Location: India-Haryana-Gurgaon
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 24014603