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American Express

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Bangalore

AI generated summary

  • You need a B.Com or MBA with relevant experience, US GAAP knowledge, and skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting systems. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • You will maintain financial integrity, drive process improvement, identify automation opportunities, manage risks, enhance controls, communicate with leaders, and support enterprise goals across multiple projects.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • B.com with 2-3 years or MBA/post grad with 1-3 years of work experience
  • US GAAP knowledge and Audit experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, AR System of Record applications like Triumph, Globestar, Payable Systems including Oracle, etc.
  • Analytical skills, ability to understand the linkages to processes.
  • Excellent team player with strong Inter-Personal skills and communication skills
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Good Accounting Knowledge.
  • Ability to think innovatively and to pursue ideas with conviction.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining financial integrity of ledgers within the Dispute & Fraud process
  • Ability to drive self-goals with continuous focus on process improvement
  • Demonstrate effective proactiveness, transformational mindset as well as strong analytical skills
  • Identify simplification and automation opportunities and work towards implementing them
  • Be able to proactively highlight, communicate and mitigate risks
  • Ensure process controls are in place for the process managed and ability to create/modify the controls with process enhancement initiatives
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders across the organization and build relationships
  • Be able to contribute to the team strategy and long-term plans
  • Ability to manage multiple projects to support enterprise goals

FAQs

What role will the Financial Analyst play at American Express?

The Financial Analyst will manage the Dispute & Fraud accounting process, balance sheet ledgers, governance, and accounting, while ensuring financial integrity and process improvement.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a B.Com degree with 2-3 years of experience or an MBA/post grad with 1-3 years of work experience. Knowledge of US GAAP and audit experience is a plus.

What skills are preferred for this role?

Good accounting knowledge, innovative thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders are preferred skills.

What type of projects will the Financial Analyst manage?

The Financial Analyst will manage multiple projects that support enterprise goals related to financial integrity and process enhancement initiatives.

Will I have opportunities for career development?

Yes, American Express offers career development and training opportunities as part of its commitment to employee growth.

Is prior experience with specific software required?

Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and AR System of Record applications like Triumph, Globestar, and Oracle is beneficial.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees benefit from competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive medical benefits, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and access to wellness programs.

Is American Express an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, American Express is an equal opportunity employer that 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.

What is the hiring process for this position?

The offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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American Express

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

Culture & Values

  • We Back Our Customers

    Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day – and promise to have their backs in everything we do.

  • We Make It Great

    We deliver an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do, staying focused on the biggest opportunities to be meaningful to our customers. From our innovative products to our world-class customer service, our customers expect the best—and our teams are proud to deliver it.

  • We Do What’s Right

    Customers choose us because they trust our brand and people. We earn that trust by ensuring everything we do is reliable, consistent, and with the highest level of integrity.

  • We Respect People

    We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard.

  • We Embrace Diversity

    We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best.

  • We Stand for Inclusion

    We all have biases. However, we do not tolerate bias that excludes or minimizes anyone – all people belong. We’re committed to ensuring that we have a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters and where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities and viewpoints can thrive.

  • We Win As a Team

    We view each other as colleagues—part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

  • We Support Our Communities

    We respect our communities and are committed to working together so they can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world.