Lead Analyst

Responsibilities:

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  Perform monthly accounting and reporting activities related to Offers & Benefits, Merchant-funded Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.
  
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  Prepare and review reconciliations in a timely manner, identifying and resolving discrepancies effectively.
  
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  Manage email queries received through the shared mailbox, providing accurate and professional responses to stakeholders.
  
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  Collaborate closely with stakeholders and business partners across functions, maintaining strong working relationships to support business objectives.
  
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  Ensure compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies while maintaining high standards of control and governance.
  
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  Drive continuous improvements by leveraging analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and basic techno-finance/automation know-how to enhance processes.
  

Critical Factors to Success:

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  The individual will be part of the Offers & Benefits process, in M&BD COE team
  
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  The incumbent shall be required to perform accounting & reporting activities for Merchant funded AR on monthly basis
  
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  The incumbent will be responsible for preparing reconciliations
  
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  The candidate will be required to handle the e-mail queries received on shared mailbox and provide appropriate responses to the customers / stakeholders
  
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  The incumbent shall be required to maintain close contact with Stakeholders/ business partners
  
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  Should have sound accounting knowledge and understanding of US GAAP/ IFRS, Basic accounting standards and basic techno finance/automation skill/know-how will be an added advantage.
  
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  Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills. Demonstrate problem solving skills
  
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  The incumbent should focus on Accuracy, control & compliance
  
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  The candidate should have strong analytical skills
  
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  The successful candidate should be flexible & result oriented. Good Understanding of AMEX businesses, AMEX systems will be an advantage
  
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  This role may be subject to additional background verification checks
  

Skills:

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  Accounting Knowledge & Good Communication Skills with a minimum of 1.5 years’ experience
  

Academic Background:

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  MBA / post-graduate with 2+ years of experience/ CA Inter
  

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

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  Advance Microsoft Package Tools, Oracle ERP/Applications, IRIS & Accounting Knowledge.
  

Knowledge of Platforms:

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  Competitive base salaries 
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  Bonus incentives 
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  Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
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  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
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  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
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  Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
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  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
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  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
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  Career development and training opportunities