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American Express

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Accounting & Tax
  • Gurgaon

AI generated summary

  • You are a CA/Graduate with 4-6 years' experience, strong analytical and accounting skills, excellent communication, a self-starter, and proven people management abilities in diverse teams.
  • You will analyze and report on balance sheets, ensure compliance, improve controls, collaborate with stakeholders, drive automation, and lead a team in financial execution and development.

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.
  • Must have strong, proven People Management skills. handling cross functional and cross-cultural teams.

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 Balance Sheet, sustaining enterprise-wide Balance Sheet health, collaborating with key stakeholders, pursuing continuous improvement, managing internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, leading a team of accounting professionals, and driving process automation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be a CA/Graduate with 4-6 years of relevant work experience, possess well-developed analytical skills, demonstrated accounting expertise, innovative thinking, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Is leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, strong proven leadership skills are necessary to create, develop, train, motivate, and communicate with a diverse workforce, and to handle cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

What benefits are offered to Financial Analysts at American Express?

Benefits include competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, support for financial well-being and retirement, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible working models, generous paid parental leave, access to wellness centers, counseling support, and career development opportunities.

Is American Express an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, 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.

What is the work environment like at American Express?

The work environment at American Express is diverse and inclusive, focusing on collaboration and support among colleagues, with an emphasis on creating a positive atmosphere where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Are bonuses part of the compensation package?

Yes, bonus incentives are part of the compensation package for Financial Analysts at American Express.

What kind of training opportunities are available?

American Express offers career development and training opportunities to help colleagues grow professionally and advance in their careers.

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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.