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 redefining what’s possible — and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 70,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
American Express is a global services company and the world’s largest card issuer. Our direct relationships with many millions of consumers, businesses and merchants worldwide - combined with our leading-edge marketing, information management and rewards capabilities - enable us to offer an array of valuable services that enrich lives, build business success, encourage financial responsibility and create communities of people with common interests.
A career at American Express is rich in experience and offers opportunities to build lasting relationships with our customers
Experience
Technical
Awareness of US GAAP/Local GAAP/IFRS (Accounting knowledge)
Analytical skills with the ability to undertake cause effect analysis
Knowledge of financial systems Preferred
Basic understanding & appreciation of automation capabilities
Understanding of business products
Behavioral
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
Functional
Strong understanding of end-to-end AR/AP process flow, accounting & reconciliation
Basic understanding of reporting
Ability to connect accounting & reporting
Awareness of financial consolidation process
Understanding of operational, SOX & other related control framework compliance
Ability to research & embed relevant best practices Preferred
Project management
Oracle GL & SL
Front end system –Globe star, etc.
Advanced MS Office
FIS Intellimatch – Reconciliation system
OBIEE, Essbase, HFR
Datawatch
Robotics (Blue Prism)
LUMI/ Cornerstone
Gen AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- 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.
