Job Description
The primary purpose of this role requires management of financial accounting process for Marketing & Promotion team and related activities like budget management, reconciliation and reporting of financials.
The incumbent will be required to closely work with various stakeholders across Business LFOs/IOs, Marketing and GSM teams. The role will require strong focus on generating efficiencies, accelerating accounting processes and ensuring overall governance.
Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly reconciliations. Updating Forecast & Budget as and when requested by market
Responding to the email queries from stakeholders
Adherence to the compliance to policies & internal controls
Monthly booking of accruals
Supporting the audit & SOX requests
Functional Knowledge:
Responsible for owning & maintaining financial/data integrity, compliance with internal service level agreements (SLA), guidelines, accounting policies and regulatory requirements as applicable.
Ability to work across multiple time zones
The incumbent will be required to have strong accounting & reconciliation knowledge, policy awareness & control mindset with ability to read, interpret various contractual terms/SOWs and apply to function and activities.
Strong communication, relationship management & collaboration skills while closely working with various stakeholders across Marketing, Controllership, Business Finance, Audit and Control groups.
High proficiency in MS-Office applications, Oracle Applications (General Ledger + Subledger), Essbase/TM1, etc.
Additional:
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve queries with the ability to deal with large set of data.
Excellent verbal & written communication with good presentation skills.
Quick learner, an eye for detail and ability to work during ambiguity.
Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Technical:
Good understanding of general accounting principles and basic techno finance/automation knowhow/Gen AI will be an added advantage.
- Graduate / Post-Graduate in Commerce or MBA with 1-4 years of relevant experience in financial accounting domain.
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.