Financial Analyst

This position within the Operational Governance team will play a proactive role in supporting the Market Controllership teams for compliance/ internal controls testing, month/ quarter close governance, cost management activities and support projects.

• The incumbent will be responsible to provide financial analytics as part of compliance/ internal controls testing, cost management and month/quarter close governance besides lead or support Projects. The incumbent will support in developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, and work with them to strengthen financial integrity and control environment. Primary responsibilities include:
• Support compliance to Company’s Risk Management framework in respect to Legal Entity Reporting for International Markets. This requires extensive engagement with Market Controllership teams and different risk groups in the Company.
• Provide advisory and perform controls testing to support compliance with Company’s Integrated Control testing program mandated by UK Tax Regulator HMRC in respect to processes impacting legal entity financial integrity of UK legal entities. The findings are reported to UK Internal Controls Committee and to Senior Accounting Officer.
• Budget management and reporting with key insights and analytics Analysis for OPEX costs across International Markets. Monthly Reporting to International Controller. Conduct financial analysis to identify the drivers of variances against plan & support the market Controllership teams to manage their operating expenses, perform variance analysis and timely identification of risk & opportunities.
• Engage with Market Controllership teams across international markets and various other teams/stakeholders to support effective monthly US GAAP close. Facilitate regular connects across teams for issue collation, tracking in SAIL tool and follow up for resolution to ensure seamless and timely month close.
• Closely work with market controllership teams and other stakeholders to prepare and consolidate the quarterly regional deck for Controllership and PwC

Responsibilities

• Be independent in testing all in-scope financial processes within the agreed timelines and Identify observations/ suggest improvement opportunities to make the control environment stronger
• Collaborate with Market Controllership and Risk teams to ensure timely completion of PRSA/RCSA activities as per the calendar defined in advance.
• Effective management of Month and quarter close issues and calls.
• Qualitative and timely preparation and consolidation of quarter close deck
• Pro-actively develop meaningful business & data insights/trends into operating expense to enable controllers to take timely decisions support to our customer’s/business partners for more effective planning & forecasting activities at an enterprise level
• Independent handling of queries and flag escalations timely

Qualifications

• CA/CPA with a 1 – 3 years of post-qualification experience with a strong Audit, accounting and reporting knowledge.

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.