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, youll 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Offers & Benefits are a critical part of AXP Value proposition to Cardmembers and the process in Controllership manages the overall accounting for Amex Offers & Benefits e.g. Statement Credits. The primary purpose of this role is to manage automation & platform migrations related to Amex Offers & Benefits and to ensure successful implementation and stabilization post implementation.  


Role will require a strong focus on project management, collaboration across Technology, GFII and other stakeholder teams, understanding existing processes and enhancing quality & governance across end- to- end processes managed in Statement Credit COE team. Good understanding of Amex Offers & Benefits, existing Platforms for Merchant Receivables, Fulfillment engines, Oracle General Ledger, IRIS, FBPM will be an advantage. 


Responsibilities: -

• The incumbent will ensure that integrity, control and optimal functionality is maintained to ensure consistent delivery of project and processes and associated cost/quality/ control metrics.  
  
• The incumbent shall ensure compliance with all prevalent policies and procedures linked to the area and processes assigned to him / her
  
• Independently research and provide solutions and support for resolution of issues and queries
  
• The incumbent must be able to work with, communicate and influence all levels of management and be self-driven with minimal supervision.
  
• Deliver high quality and accurate milestone reporting with adherence to critical deadlines.
  
• Contribute toward process improvements through ongoing review of processes / opportunities for automation, enhanced reporting
  

• Strong accounting (US GAAP / IFRS) & reconciliation knowledge, policy awareness & control mindset.
  
• Strong project management experience / knowledge
  
• Excellent communication, relationship management & collaboration skills while working with various stakeholders across Controllership, Business Finance, GFII and other Technology teams
  
• Good understanding / aptitude for Technology architecture and Data flows in Accounting, Reconciliation, Automation, Reporting e.g. R42, BEQ, RC, FBPM.
  
• Incumbent needs to be flexible and able to perform responsibilities at different times of the day given multiple teams engaged at given geographical coverage.
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• Self-starter with excellent verbal & written communication, presentation skills.
  
•  Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvements.
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  Quick learner, an eye for detail and ability to work during ambiguity. 
  
  

• 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