Financial Analyst
American Express · Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The incumbent will lead a team responsible for calculating rewards expenses, ensuring financial integrity, and managing reporting activities. They will also identify accounting issues, drive root cause resolutions, and support global rewards policy compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in controllership, accounting, or finance, along with a relevant degree. Proficiency in financial systems, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of SOX and internal controls are required.
Benefits
Full description
How will you make an impact in this role?
Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure.
- This position is a key member of the Global Membership Rewards Center of Excellence. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team responsible for calculating and ensuring the accuracy of rewards expense/liabilities, data analysis, and reporting of key rewards program financial drivers. This position will work closely with members of the Global Rewards Finance team as well other various groups to support the control and integrity of accounting for the International MR program. This is a unique opportunity to work within one of the core parts of the American Express business and brand.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of card economics and an understanding of how loyalty programs drive those economics.
- The successful candidate should have familiarity with American Express financial systems, operational and technical accounting, internal controls, overall business acumen along with very strong interpersonal skills
- The position will be responsible for:
- Independently Managing Rewards accounting & reporting activities and ensuring integrity of financial results in compliance with close timelines
- Prepare monthly rewards-related management reporting, constantly driving innovation and change
- Interface with key reporting systems and interaction with technologies groups
- Identify accounting and reporting issues and drive root cause investigation and resolution
- Work with technology partners, understanding reporting system.
- Support the maintenance of a robust control environment for E2E Rewards
- Support projects and business initiatives to ensure Financial and Control requirements / considerations are addressed
- Support Global Rewards Policy compliance execute Account Reviews
- Ensure compliance with SLA and other internal guidelines of FC policies related to MR. The incumbent will have to analyze and interpret variance to MR Forecast and provide variance commentary.
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
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.
