Financial 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.

Role description:

Investment Equity Governance, Accounting & Reporting, IC & Opex COE, GFO

• Sr. Financial Analyst is a key role in providing accounting advisory and reporting governance to the LE Controllership organization. This role will be based in Bangalore and reporting to the Delivery Leader-Finance. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for assessing and mitigating E2E impact on Investment Equity process pursuant to Legal Entity restructuring, liquidation, sale and acquisition and drive governance & Reporting to LE controllers and other impacted stakeholder
• Tracking and governing Investment Equity out of balance and reporting the same during close
• Ensure strong collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and support enterprise initiatives that may have a potential impact on Investment Equity process.

• Tracking and governing Investment Equity out of balance and reporting the same during close
  

  Chart of Account governance for Investment and Equity transactions

• Monitor adherence to defined policies and processes to ensure quality of service, control and compliance are as desired.
• Support compliance procedures e.g. PRSA SOX control testing, external and internal audits.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery levels including automation and other value add efforts.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in Investment Equity and/or Consolidation process and strong understanding of associated US GAAP is a must.
• Strong understanding of American Express business processes, financial systems and LE structure.
• Functional understanding of consolidation process & reporting.
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills and able to connect business drivers and linkages.
• Has ability to solve problems and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Has ability to design, implement, manage and streamline complex processes.
• Has excellent experience with Control and Compliance requirements.
• Project management experience in handling managing large projects.
• Demonstrated experience of managing ambiguous situations or initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Finance qualification is preferred (CA or CPA) or a Degree in Finance/Accounts with minimum 5 years of experience.

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.