Financial Analyst
@ American Express

Gurugram, Haryana, India
On Site
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago

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About American Express Financial Analyst Role

At American Express, our 175-year history of innovation and customer commitment drives our culture. As a Financial Analyst, you will support the controllership functions, business management, and regulatory requirements for newly acquired Center entities.

Function Description

This position involves performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including reconciliations, reviewing US GAAP financial statements, and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform close processes and reconciliations for Center entities.
  • Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, trend and variance analyses.
  • Monitor quality and change control over financial processes.
  • Support enterprise initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Drive results in specialized projects and intercompany transaction reviews.

Past Experience & Academic Background

Requires 2-3 years in Finance, Accounting & Reporting, strong technical accounting experience, US GAAP knowledge, and a CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.

Technical & Functional Skills

  • Strong analytical and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
  • Experience with Oracle and Essbase systems.
  • Ability to understand technical compliance and business strategy.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

  • US GAAP
  • Financial Reporting
  • Reconciliations
  • Variance Analysis
  • Controllership
  • Oracle
  • Essbase
  • Compliance
  • Process Excellence
  • Analytical Skills
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How to Get Hired at American Express

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research American Express culture: Understand their values and leadership behaviors.
  • Tailor your resume: Emphasize US GAAP and financial reporting experience.
  • Highlight analytical skills: Showcase your variance analysis expertise.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Focus on reconciliations and Oracle/Essbase usage.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review US GAAP principles thoroughly.
Practice financial statement preparation exercises.
Get acquainted with Oracle and Essbase.
Study variance analysis and reconciliation methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing multiple priorities.
Explain handling challenging regulatory compliance issues.
Discuss effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Share an experience influencing without authority.

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