Financial Analyst Job in Gurgaon at American Express

American Express is hiring for the role of Financial Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Ensuring and monitoring quality and change control over financial related processes including accounting, reporting and compliance
• Interpreting critical accounting policies and resolution of accounting and reporting issues, and providing thought leadership to various branches and subsidiaries
• Leading the documentation and resolution of critical accounting issues, including the maintenance of memoranda for record (“MFRs”)
• Support annual external audit and preparation of key audit documentation around SAB99, SUM assessment, etc.
• Leading the ongoing monitoring and governance process through Committee and Board meetings.
• Managing the month close, Preparation & Review of financial statements, trend analysis, variance analytics, and commentary

Requirements:

• Professional Accounting degree CPA/CA
• 1-3 years of experience in Legal Entity Controllership, accounting, reporting, project management, US GAAP knowledge, and Audit experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail
• Able to challenge the status quo & effectively communicate to leadership, auditors, and regulators
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to influence without direct control
• Exposure to working in a matrixed environment
• Ability to work in and handle complex ambiguous situations
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, Essbase/analytical software, Oracle, etc.