Financial Analyst

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Function Description:

• India Fixed Assets Accounting, Reporting & Audits

Purpose of the Role:

• The primary purpose of this role includes managing India Fixed Assets accounting, reporting and audits for 4 non-banking legal entities and 1 banking entity to ensure timely and accurate preparation of fixed assets register as per INDAS guidelines, submission of various schedules and reports as per the Indian Companies Act and Income Tax requirements and ensuring successful completion of internal and statutory audits as per India local GAAP. There will be 1 or 2 colleagues reporting to this person.
• The incumbent will work closely with business stakeholders GREWE, Technology, India Market Controllership Teams (both non-banking and banking entity), external auditors e. g. EY, PwC to ensure smooth and seamless completion of accounting, reporting and audits.
• He / she will ensure end to end financial accounting, reconciliation and reporting of financials for India Legal Entities as per Local GAAP requirements. Role will require strong focus on accounting, reporting, controls & compliance, collaboration across teams, understanding of existing processes and enhancing quality & governance across end to end process.

Responsibilities: -

• The incumbent will ensure that integrity, control and optimal functionality is maintained to ensure consistent delivery of accounting, reconciliation, reporting and audits
• Should be able to work interpedently with minimal supervision in the midst of situations with ambiguity
• The incumbent shall ensure compliance with all prevalent policies and procedures linked to the area and processes assigned to him / her
• Provide leadership to direct report(s), coach, develop and motivate them
• Independently research and provide solutions and support for resolution of issues and queries
• The incumbent must be able to work with, communicate and influence all levels of management and be self-driven with minimal supervision.
• Contribute toward process improvements through ongoing review of processes / opportunities for automation, enhanced reporting

Critical Factors to Success:

• Strong knowledge of accounting & reconciliation knowledge of India processes as per INDAS and regulatory requirement will be an advantage
• Knowledge of India Taxation especially GST and Income tax
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously & prioritize accordingly
• Excellent follow-up and detail oriented, using Excel, a plus.
• Good communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Incumbent need to be flexible and able to perform responsibilities at different times of the day given engagement with multiple stakeholders
• The incumbent must be able to effectively work in a team environment and maintain high level of team engagement
• Should have a transformation mindset with curiosity and will to learn new tools and apply to work situation to enhance process quality and effectiveness
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously & prioritize accordingly
• Should possess good analytical skills.

Past Experience:

• India Local GAAP, Taxation, Accounting, Reconciliations, Reporting, Oracle and other AXP Technology Platforms , MS office

Academic Background:

• The incumbent should be a qualified accountant (CA) / IFRS Certified with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

Preferrable Skills:

• A strong financial accounting / reporting background.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvements.
• Very good knowledge of India Local GAAP and relevant Amex policies Good awareness of system based accounting.
• Should possess good experience of automating manual processes and process transformation.
• High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Essbase/analytical software, Oracle - Demonstrate ability to operate in a large company matrix environment.
• Change and project management exposure.
• 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.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Ability to work in the midst of ambiguity and demonstrate resilience.
• Results driven and ability to perform multiple tasks, work to strict deadlines and priorities tasks.
• Sets own goals and work with minimal supervision in line with critical regulatory and statutory reporting activities.
• Analytical and problem solving skills to identify and resolve queries and track issues to conclusion.
• The incumbent must be able to effectively work in a team environment and maintain high level of team engagement.
• Must demonstrate personal accountability in ensuring all tasks and activities are carried out on time and in accordance with requirements.

Technical Skills:

• The incumbent will be required to have relevant India Local GAAP knowledge and its functional linkage and application. Knowledge of Platforms: - Oracle & MS office

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