American Express - Manager - Financial Analysis

Job Description

Why American Express?

There's a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people's lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.

Don't make a difference without it.

Don't live life without it.

Job Description:

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be primarily accountable for the AXP Balance sheet account Reconciliation preparation, Accounting, Research & Clearance, Compliance and Analytics

- Responsible for managing Balance sheet Reconciliation (Report Line\\Process)

- Preparation, Research & Clearance, Compliance, Governance and Analytics

- Ensure timely closure and accurate reconciliation of the accounts

- Work with technology on automation opportunities and deliver. Knowledge of Blue Prism, Datawatch and Sub Ledger Utility will be added advantage

- Provide prompt and courteous service to the customer and clients

- Be professional in receiving and responding to queries

- Must be a team player and work with stakeholders to deliver

- Drive efficiency in the process

- Support the internal linkages in driving projects

- Meet and exceed the quality, cycle time & the other process SLA- s

- Promote positive relations with various stakeholders/ teams

- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures

- Follow up with team proactively and ensures that assigned cases are resolved in a timely manner

- Escalate open/ unresolved cases to the appropriate leadership

- Ensure the step by step resolution is properly recorded and appropriate trackers are maintained

- Stay up to date with any changes in the system/processes

Qualifications:

- The incumbent should either be a CA\CPA\MBA or Post Graduate with around 2-6 years of relevant post qualification experience

- Must have strong skills in accounting, finance, and finance system controls. Understanding of various AMEX finance practices will be an advantage.

- Should have working knowledge on Oracle and AXP sub ledgers & Process Operations.

- Must be aware of the various analytics, MIS related to BSR related processes.

- Must have the ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships.

- Must have strong analytical skills, maturity, good judgment, positive/independent/ structured approach

- Should be able to operate in a Global environment

- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interact with senior leadership, multiple employee levels /business partners/customers.