American Express - Senior Financial Analysis Manager - Statutory Audit - CA

- Responsible for providing governance over financial results & support accounting and reporting for the US GAAP, local statutory and regulatory reporting American Express (India) Private Limited

- Legal Entity P&L / Balance sheet reviews and review of US GAAP & Indian GAAP legal Entity accounts

- Ensure accurate review of financial results & reporting of all unusual and issues in a timely manner and in accordance with internal policy and Local/US GAAP accounting rules

- Preparation of Local Statutory Financials in line with MCA, ICAI and other reporting requirements. These include annual financial statements, Financial Accounting Book (FAB), regulatory reports to the local Regulatory Authorities, as applicable.

- Provide analysis of financial data as required to support reporting requirements and Audits including Board & management reporting

- Provide end to end support for the legal entity statutory / internal / other audits including discussion with auditors and drive closure of Internal and External Audit of Local as well as US GAAP ledgers

- Coordinate with GBS functions to provide external audit support; including GAR, Accounting and Payment Operations, plus World Services Cashiers as appropriate

- Control over the accuracy and content of the financial records and statements

- Liaison with Process Areas and business to support key deliverables

- Conduct research as required on GAAP, regulations and laws.

- Contribute toward process improvements through ongoing review of processes / methods of data collection and report preparation to create efficiencies and eliminate non-value added work.

- Ability to respond to changes in reporting requirements as dictated by regulatory authorities and work with Manager, Accounting & Reporting Team and Financial Controller to determine how to accommodate changes, providing analytical support to translate requirements into technology and resource impact.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant.

- At least 3-5 years post qualification experience.

- A strong financial accounting / reporting background including understanding of regulatory requirements.

- Good knowledge of Indian GAAP and reporting requirements. Basic knowledge of USGAAP & IFRS.

- Proficiency in MS-Office applications. Knowledge of Essbase/analytical software, Oracle shall be an added advantage.

- Demonstrate ability to operate in a large company matrix environment (if external candidate)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- A fast/keen learner with the ability to learn a detailed process quickly.

- Ability to share technical knowledge and proactively encourage others to do the same.

- Results driven and ability to perform multiple tasks, work to strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.

- Sets own goals in line with critical regulatory and statutory reporting activities.

- Analytical and problem solving skills to identify and resolve queries and track issues to conclusion.

- Ability to respond to questions relating to statutory reporting requirements and local statutory accounts.

- Must demonstrate personal accountability in ensuring all tasks and activities are carried out on time and in accordance with requirements.

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