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American Express

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You should be a CA/Graduate with 4-6 years of experience, strong analytical and accounting skills, excellent communication, leadership abilities, and a self-starter mindset.
  • You will analyze and report on balance sheets, ensure financial integrity, collaborate with stakeholders, improve controls, support audits, and lead a team in enhancing processes and compliance.

Requirements

  • Should be a CA/ Graduate with 4-6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Well-developed analytical skills, ability to understand the linkages to processes.
  • Demonstrated Accounting expertise.
  • Ability to think innovatively and to pursue ideas with conviction.
  • Excellent team player with strong Inter-Personal skills and communication skills – both written and spoken.
  • The Incumbent should be Assertive, should be able to influence & corroborate without direct authority.
  • A self-starter with ability to operate under ambiguous circumstances.
  • Must have good Communication and Interpersonal skills and be able to interact with senior leadership, with Finance, multiple employee levels /Business Partners/Customers etc.,
  • Demonstrate leadership skills needed to create, develop, train, motivate and communicate with diverse work force.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Review, Analysis and Reporting of AXP and Segment Balance Sheet.
  • Sustain enterprise-wide Balance Sheet health while remaining focused on efficiency and sustaining financial integrity for the company including ensuring timely research & clearance of BS reconciling items
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders - Account Owners, Regulators and Entity/Segment Controllers
  • Pursue continuous improvement in execution, lead intelligent automation and monitor compliance with management policies.
  • Responsible for improving control environment by ensuring satisfactory audit experience and enhancing internal controls
  • Ensure controls & compliance with prevailing policies & procedures such as SOX, Process Risk Self-Assessment and support Statutory/Internal audits
  • Continuously challenge the Status Quo and seek opportunity for redesign/automate
  • Lead team of accounting professionals, coaching them on tactical and strategic execution, as well as professional leadership and development

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Financial Analyst at American Express?

The key responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on the AXP and segment balance sheet, sustaining balance sheet health, collaborating with key stakeholders, pursuing continuous improvement, enhancing internal controls, ensuring compliance with prevailing policies and procedures, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

What qualifications are required for the Financial Analyst position?

The required qualifications include being a CA graduate with 4-6 years of relevant work experience, well-developed analytical skills, demonstrated accounting expertise, strong interpersonal and communication skills, assertiveness, and the ability to operate under ambiguous circumstances.

Is previous experience in accounting essential for this role?

Yes, demonstrated accounting expertise is essential for this role.

Does American Express provide career development opportunities for Financial Analysts?

Yes, American Express offers career development and training opportunities to support the professional growth of Financial Analysts.

Will I have the opportunity to work collaboratively with others in this role?

Yes, collaboration with key stakeholders, including account owners, regulators, and controllers, is a significant aspect of this role.

What types of benefits does American Express offer to its employees?

American Express offers competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible working arrangements, generous paid parental leave policies, access to wellness centers, and support through their Healthy Minds program.

How does American Express ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment?

American Express is committed to equal opportunity employment and makes decisions without regard to various protected statuses, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and belonging.

Are there specific compliance requirements I need to be aware of in this role?

Yes, the role requires adherence to controls and compliance with prevailing policies and procedures such as SOX and Process Risk Self-Assessment, as well as supporting statutory/internal audits.

What is the expected level of teamwork in this position?

The Financial Analyst role requires excellent teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on coaching and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Is there an emphasis on innovation in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes challenging the status quo and seeking opportunities for redesign and automation to improve processes.

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American Express

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

Culture & Values

  • We Back Our Customers

    Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day – and promise to have their backs in everything we do.

  • We Make It Great

    We deliver an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do, staying focused on the biggest opportunities to be meaningful to our customers. From our innovative products to our world-class customer service, our customers expect the best—and our teams are proud to deliver it.

  • We Do What’s Right

    Customers choose us because they trust our brand and people. We earn that trust by ensuring everything we do is reliable, consistent, and with the highest level of integrity.

  • We Respect People

    We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard.

  • We Embrace Diversity

    We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best.

  • We Stand for Inclusion

    We all have biases. However, we do not tolerate bias that excludes or minimizes anyone – all people belong. We’re committed to ensuring that we have a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters and where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities and viewpoints can thrive.

  • We Win As a Team

    We view each other as colleagues—part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

  • We Support Our Communities

    We respect our communities and are committed to working together so they can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world.