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American Express- Lead Analyst- Bangalore

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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.

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Function Description:

This B28 position is part of the Global Record to Report, Intercompany Center of Excellence and the position will report into the Sr Financial Analyst B30 – Inter Company Center of Excellence.
Purpose of the Role:

The role will be responsible for accounting and reporting of a subset of Intercompany service fee allocations.
The incumbent will specifically be responsible for accounting of European entities chargeout process.
Intercompany transactions are complex transactions and operate in a highly regulated environment. It will be critical for this position to have a very strong control mindset and ensure all time high levels of financials integrity.
Further, strong focus and oversight required to ensure correct application of Intercompany policy/protocol guidelines, monitoring of intercompany account balances, and reporting of key performance indicators associated with the monthly close process for intercompany transactions on a global basis.
The role partners strongly with Transfer Pricing, Local Taxation, Market Controllers, and business teams, that will entail development of strong working relationships and communication across key stakeholders.
Responsibilities/ Critical Factors to Success:

He/ She would be responsible for accounting and reporting of various Intercompany Chargeouts for EMEA Region Ensuring timely accounting and adherence to close protocol and various associated Policies like MJE, Spreadsheet etc.
Aligning and maintaining relations with key stakeholders across globe at various levels.
This would require good communication and interpersonal skills.
This position will also be responsible to providing analytics to support critical business initiatives, automations & various other projects that impacts inter-company processesEnsure critical and timely support to global & local audits / regulatory exams.
The incumbent should be able to maintain high accuracy and productivity standards and should ensure good control over the month-end financials. Functional Skills/Capabilities: Advance functional knowledge of ERP financial systems like Oracle, OBIEE etc. would be preferred.
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.
The applicant should carry good accounting skills. USGAAP knowledge would be preferred.
Academic Background:

B. Com/M.Com/MBA with minimum 1 to 3 years of experience of financial accounting and reporting activities.
Competent in using MS Office, Prior experience of using Oracle or any ERP for accounting preferred
Compliance Language

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.

Role: Financial Analyst
Industry Type: Financial Services
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Finance
Education
UG: B.Com in Commerce
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You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, 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.
With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ll continue to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. And we’ll do it in an environment where everyone is respected and valued and can reach their potential.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Culture Our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other. With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ve continued to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. As part of Team Amex, you’ll build strong relationships and collaborate with colleagues around the world in an environment where everyone is respected and valued, and where you can reach your potential. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Total Rewards & Well-Being We back you with competitive compensation and benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means providing resources to help care for you and your loved ones’ physical, financial, and mental health, as well as the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally. And as part of Team Amex, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. With our flexible work policies, comprehensive total rewards, and supportive environment, you’ll have the backing you need to live well, now and in the future. Career Growth & Development At American Express, we invest in colleagues at all levels, empowering you to deliver your best work, strengthen your skills, develop as a leader, and gain experiences that are meaningful to you. With access to a wide range of learning opportunities, great leaders, and a culture of informal and formal coaching and feedback, you’ll have the support you need to grow your career and achieve your goals.
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Our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other. With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ve continued to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. As part of Team Amex, you’ll build strong relationships and collaborate with colleagues around the world in an environment where everyone is respected and valued, and where you can reach your potential. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Total Rewards & Well-Being
We back you with competitive compensation and benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means providing resources to help care for you and your loved ones’ physical, financial, and mental health, as well as the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally. And as part of Team Amex, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. With our flexible work policies, comprehensive total rewards, and supportive environment, you’ll have the backing you need to live well, now and in the future.
Career Growth & Development
At American Express, we invest in colleagues at all levels, empowering you to deliver your best work, strengthen your skills, develop as a leader, and gain experiences that are meaningful to you. With access to a wide range of learning opportunities, great leaders, and a culture of informal and formal coaching and feedback, you’ll have the support you need to grow your career and achieve your goals.