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Senior Financial Analyst - Intercompany & Opex COE

American Express · Posted Oct 14

Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services

Gurugram, HR, IndiaFull-timeHybridSenior Level5–6 years₹20.0L–₹30.0L yearly<25 applicants
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About the role

This position is part of the Global Record to Report, Intercompany Center of Excellence and reports into the Manager – Inter Company CoE. The team manages the end-to-end financial accounting process, governance and oversight for American Express Intercompany transactions in a highly regulated environment, partnering with Transfer Pricing, LE controllership, Affiliate COEs, segment controllers and finance teams. The role drives Intercompany accounting/reporting and settlement processes, controls and compliance, MIS and analytics, and enterprise-wide Intercompany and process automation projects.

What you will do

  • The incumbent will manage either/combination of processes including, Intercompany Governance, process mapping and risk assessment, Inter-Company accounting / reporting and Settlement.
  • This position will also be responsible to supporting critical business initiatives and ongoing enterprise-wide Intercompany project.
  • Manage end to end financial accounting process for AXP Inter Company. This will include ensuring appropriate controls and governance over accounting entries and processes performed
  • Ensure compliance with agreed SLA, internal guidelines, accounting policies/ protocols and regulations that are applicable from time to time (AXP internal, USGAAP)
  • Manage internal and external audits and other submissions to comply with regulatory/ tax requirements
  • Ensure appropriate governance including monitoring, reporting & tracking at an AXP level
  • Design and ensure delivery of MIS, analytics related to the entities/ processes managed to concerned stakeholders
  • Timely submission of sub-ledger supports to reconciliation team
  • Support/lead special projects to drive process enhancements and automation initiative
  • Ensure compliance to AEMP 57 and IC Protocol requirements on exceptions, change enhancements- deliver metric reporting to leadership
  • Ensure process health through metrics based governance – maintaining integrity of the financial statements
  • Point of contact for stakeholders like LE and Tax controllership in for handling process/ system queries
  • Support Technology, Finance partners, source system owners, and other stakeholders, for deployment of technology solutions for the processes. Additionally support in deploying solutions to acquire, enrich and provision the required data and ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness
  • The incumbent will be expected to quickly gain detailed understanding of inputs, processes, controls, flows, metrics, risks, SLA, and outputs of the process area.
  • The incumbent will be required to participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives.
  • He/ She shall ensure that all deadlines are continually met, and adequate controls are maintained over the processes

Skills used in this role

US GAAPOracleOracle Fusion CloudOBIEEERPMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointCloudProcess AutomationInternal ControlsSOXFinancial AccountingIntercompany AccountingMISAnalyticsAudit HandlingOperational RiskProject ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

What the employer is looking for

  • Excellent accounting background and experience in accounting and reporting. Understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements is a must
  • Strong internal control background and experience in improving processes from both an efficiency and control perspective.
  • Fintech skills to adopt new tech capabilities and working in Cloud environment
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and gain end to end knowledge of processes. Additionally, strong focus and oversight required to ensure correct application of Intercompany protocol/ guidelines, monitoring of intercompany account balances, and reporting of key performance indicators associated with the monthly close process for intercompany transactions on a global basis
  • The incumbent should have good maturity and display flexibility to respond quickly to crisis situations
  • CA / MBA with minimum of 5-6 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, governance processes, control management and audit handling.
  • Ability to drive process automation initiatives. Experience in operational risk/SOX will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to drive execution with proven project management skills.
  • The successful candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skill.
  • Proven ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements
  • Oracle GL and IC
  • Enterprise Leadership Behaviors
  • Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective
  • Bring Others With You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential
  • Do It The Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage

Preferred qualifications

  • Functional knowledge of ERP financial systems like Oracle, Oracle Fusion Cloud, OBIEE etc. would be preferred. Excellent MS Excel & PowerPoint skills. Ability to conceptualize and though lead various discussions. Big picture thinking, energetic self-starter with positive can-do attitude.
  • This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Benefits and support

  • 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

About American Express

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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

SJ
Stephen J. Squeri

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

CL
Christophe Le Caillec

Chief Financial Officer

RR
Ravi Radhakrishnan

Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President

MR
Monique R. Herena

Chief Colleague Experience Officer

ER
Elizabeth Rutledge

Chief Marketing Officer

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