Card & Merchant Accounting and Control (CMAC) team manages the accounting for $1.3 Tn of Card spend, Remittances and Merchant payments. We manage 80% of Assets, 25% of Liabilities and 50% of AXP Bank accounts. Due to our unique position, we are involved in almost each and every enterprise-wide initiative.
This B30 role will primarily be responsible for managing operational accounting processes for AXP merchants and research & clearance for accounts payable related balance sheet ledgers. This position will also require supporting critical enterprise/finance initiatives like project Orbit, Rainbow, Aquarium, Falcon implementation which aims at modernizing AXP merchant platforms and transforming overall process.
Required Qualification:
Experience
- Graduate/ Post-graduate in Commerce / MBA Finance with 5-6 years of relevant financial experience
- Must have 3-4 years of experience as People leader and should have led small /medium size finance team
- Sound technical accounting background and experience in accounting and reconciliation process.
Awareness about financial system upgrade /new features/products support from controllership
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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
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Critical Factors to Success:
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Adherence to reporting timelines and requirements
- Ability to communicate with business partners and customers on governance related requirements
- Ability to collaborate across geographies in a matrix structure and deliver on customer expectations
- Good understanding of financial systems and processes as well as control environment
- Strong understanding of end-to-end AR/AP process flow, accounting & reconciliation
- Ability to connect accounting & reporting
- Understanding of operational, SOX & other related control framework compliance
Ability to research & embed relevant best practices preferred
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Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Personal accountability in ensuring all tasks and activities are carried out in accordance with policy and on timely basis
- Able to perform multiple tasks, work to strict deadlines and prioritize tasks
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve queries and track issues to conclusion
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System Knowledge Preferred
- Oracle GL
- Front end AP systems
- Advanced MS Office
- Expert knowledge of FIS Intellimatch – Reconciliation system
- OBIEE, Essbase,
- Gen AI
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.
