Senior Financial Analyst

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

·        This position is in Intercompany Controllership within GFO

·        The incumbent will manage either/combination of processes including, Intercompany Governance, process mapping and risk assessment, Inter-Company accounting / reporting and Settlement.

·        This position will also be responsible to supporting critical business initiatives and ongoing enterprise-wide Intercompany project.

·        Strong ability to quickly grasp complex issues and gain end to end knowledge of processes.

·        The incumbent should have good maturity and display flexibility to respond quickly to crisis situations

·        The incumbent will be expected to quickly gain detailed understanding of inputs, processes, controls, flows, metrics, risks, SLA, and outputs of the process area.

·        The incumbent will be required to participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives.

·        He/ She shall ensure that all deadlines are continually met, and adequate controls are maintained over the processes

·        CA / MBA with minimum of 3-4 years of post-qualification experience or B. Com with 6 years of experience in accounting reporting, governance processes and audit handling.

·        Ability to drive process automation initiatives. Experience in operational risk/SOX will be an added advantage.

·        Ability to drive execution with proven project management skills.

·        The successful candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skill.

·        Proven ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Functional knowledge of ERP financial systems like Oracle, OBIEE etc. would be preferred. Excellent MS Excel & PowerPoint skills. Ability to conceptualize and though lead various discussions. Big picture thinking, energetic self-starter with positive can-do attitude.

·        This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

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.