Analyst

As an Analyst in the SOX Governance and Advisory team at American Express, you will play a crucial role in supporting the enterprise by developing and executing a risk-based plan to assess and enhance the company's internal controls over financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program across American Express - Ensuring compliance with the Company's Operational Risk Management framework for the Finance organization - Validating the design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls through testing across all Business Units (BUs) - Conducting IT control testing and collaborating with key stakeholders for quarterly SOX testing and reporting - Performing year-end control testing to support external auditors - Driving enhancements in the control environment - Embodying the American Express Leadership Model Preferred qualifications for this role include being a Qualified Professional (Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance from a premier institute) with 4+ years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, etc., typically from a Big 4 firm. A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification is preferred, along with knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, COSO Framework, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, testing methodology, and excellent communication skills. American Express offers benefits that support your holistic well-being, including competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, financial-well-being, retirement support, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits, flexible working models, generous paid parental leave policies, access to global on-site wellness centers, counseling support, and career development opportunities. Please note that an offer of employment with American Express is subject to the successful completion of a background verification check, as per applicable laws and regulations.,