Senior Lead Analyst

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With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

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Function Description:

Support the audit and financial statement preparation process for various American Express International Legal entities.

Purpose of the Role:

Support the preparation of monthly /quarterly /annual Statutory and Regulatory returns and other adhoc reporting requirements.

Support implementation of Workiva Wdesk for statutory, regulatory and board reporting and work with the technologies team to resolve issues.

Responsibilities:

Run HFM Consolidation for statutory, regulatory and board reporting and work with the technologies team to resolve issues, if any.

Support preparation of US GAAP to local GAAP statutory adjustments.

Preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit queries.

Post journal entries and implement spreadsheet controls.

Ensure effective controls and governance are adhered to.

Critical Factors to Success:

Coordinate with multiple teams across American Express to provide external audit support.

Past Experience:

Finance/ Accounting/ audit experience

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience

Academic Background:

CA Inter (Preferred) / Post-Graduate/ Graduate in Commerce from a recognized university.

Functional Skills:

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

Demonstrate ability to operate in a large company matrix environment.

Technical Skills:

Should have excellent Accounting and Finance knowledge.

Should have good analytical skills.

Knowledge of Platforms:

Knowledge of AXP Policies, Procedures and Systems.

High proficiency in MS-Office applications, working knowledge of Workiva/Wdesk/Essbase/ Analytical software, Oracle etc.

Behavioral Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication.

Team Player

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

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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