Lead Analyst

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly accounting and reporting activities related to Offers & Benefits, Merchant-funded Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.

• Prepare and review reconciliations in a timely manner, identifying and resolving discrepancies effectively.

• Manage email queries received through the shared mailbox, providing accurate and professional responses to stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and business partners across functions, maintaining strong working relationships to support business objectives.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies while maintaining high standards of control and governance.

• Drive continuous improvements by leveraging analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and basic techno-finance/automation know-how to enhance processes.

Critical Factors to Success:

• The individual will be part of the Offers & Benefits process, in M&BD COE team

• The incumbent shall be required to perform accounting & reporting activities for Merchant funded AR on monthly basis

• The incumbent will be responsible for preparing reconciliations

• The candidate will be required to handle the e-mail queries received on shared mailbox and provide appropriate responses to the customers / stakeholders

• The incumbent shall be required to maintain close contact with Stakeholders/ business partners

• 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.

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills. Demonstrate problem solving skills

• The incumbent should focus on Accuracy, control & compliance

• The candidate should have strong analytical skills

• The successful candidate should be flexible & result oriented. Good Understanding of AMEX businesses, AMEX systems will be an advantage

• This role may be subject to additional background verification checks

Skills:

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

Academic Background:

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

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

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

Knowledge of Platforms:

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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.