Apprentice

The Finance trainee apprentice will support key financial and accounting processes, involving structured training, collaboration, and daily exposure to Amex Finance. Key responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and reporting AXP and Segment Balance Sheet, reconciling accounts, performing basic data analysis, assisting with month-close tasks, preparing standard financial reports, collaborating with stakeholders, and assisting in preparing standard operating procedures.

Must Have

• Support key financial and accounting processes
• Review, Analysis and Reporting of AXP and Segment Balance Sheet
• Reconciliation review of various balance sheet accounts
• Perform basic data analysis
• Assist with other routine month-close tasks
• Prepare standard financial reports
• Collaborate with key stakeholders
• Assist in preparation/refresh of standard operating procedures
• Graduate with finance specialization
• Knowledge and application of basic accounting principles
• Analytical skills
• Working knowledge of MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave policies
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Job Description

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Finance trainee apprentice will be responsible for supporting key financial and accounting processes within the organization. The role will involve structured training, collaboration and opportunity to experience the dynamic world of Amex Finance every day.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for Review, Analysis and Reporting of AXP and Segment Balance Sheet and reconciliation review of various balance sheet accounts
• Perform basic data analysis, including creating spreadsheets, summarizing financial information, identifying trends and drafting variance commentary
• Assist with other routine month-close tasks, as assigned
• Prepare standard financial reports, including monthly/quarterly summaries, under supervision
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, R&C Owners, process area experts and other teams within and outside BSA to gather relevant financial information needed for meeting the requirements of the role
• Assist in preparation/refresh of standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to company’s financial and management policies

Qualifications and skills:

• Should be a Graduate with finance specialization
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrates analytical skills and basic ability to understand the linkages to processes.
• Ability to think innovatively and to pursue ideas with conviction.
• Working knowledge of MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits positive attitude, agility and willingness to learn and develop

Assignment Duration: 12 months

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.