American Express - Manager - Financial Analysis - Automation

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.

- Must possess strong problem solving, planning and analytical skills to facilitate and focus on continuous improvement, innovation

- Must be proficient in using standard MS office products especially in PowerPoint, Excel.