Apprentice
American Express · Posted Oct 19
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
The Finance PMIS Apprentice supports key financial and accounting processes within American Express Finance, specifically in the Controllership function and GFII process area. The 9-month apprenticeship combines structured training with hands-on work alongside project managers on accounting requirements, end-to-end controls, and finance systems. The role also covers user acceptance testing, project documentation, compliance to AEMP 16, and automation of core GFII processes.
What you will do
- Ability to influence and communicate with multiple levels and across the team.
- Support the Project manager in new business initiatives requiring technology development with financial accounting, reporting, or control impacts.
- Assist in defining end-to-end balancing and controls within financial processes.
- Support Project Managers in creating accounting requirements in consultation with Segment and Market Controllership.
- Perform user acceptance testing of finance requirements.
- Collaborate with process owners and provide post implementation support.
- Create project documentation including process, system, and accounting flows.
- Assist the organization in ensuring compliance to AEMP 16
- Assist in process improvement projects.
- Take initiative to continually develop and learn new processes and methods; quick to adapt to ongoing changes in the enterprise.
- Support automation of core GFII processes
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar field
- Strong understanding of Finance and/or business systems
- Preferably has some exposure in defining system development requirements across business and technologies
- Preferably has some exposure in defining and validating system development and financial test cases
- Basic understanding of project management and system implementation background is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to create impactful relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Pro-active and creative approach to solving problems
- Being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to manage time effectively.
- Positive attitude and demonstrated strength as a quick learner
- Previous work experience in various Finance disciplines such as Accounting.
Benefits and support
- Cab facility as per policy
- Free meals as per policy
- Training and development opportunities
About American Express
American Express Company is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation specializing in payment cards, travel-related services, and network banking. Founded in 1850, the company provides charge and credit cards, expense management products, and merchant services to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide. It operates a proprietary payments network known for its premium customer engagement and lifestyle rewards programs.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 76800 employees
- Founded
- 1850-03-18
- Location
- New York City, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Chief Colleague Experience Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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