Financial Analyst

The US GAAP and SEC Reporting team in India supports the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the SEC and key subsidiary legal entities, as well as externally presented quarterly Earnings materials. This role also includes the Cash Flow Center of Excellence, responsible for preparing cash flow statements. The position involves high exposure to senior leaders, emphasizing discourse, innovation, and diverse thinking. Responsibilities include preparing US GAAP financials, drafting 10-Q/K footnotes, reviewing XBRL tagging, and assessing new SEC rules and GAAP changes.

Must Have

• Preparation of US GAAP financials for various Legal entities in collaboration with controllership teams
• Supporting the drafting of AXP 10-Q/K including preparation of certain footnotes
• Review of XBRL tagging for SEC fillings
• Peer benchmarking of disclosures, assessment of new SEC rules and GAAP changes including supporting of accounting and reporting changes related to new mergers and acquisitions
• Providing support for audit and control procedures
• Collaborating with various Subject matter experts for smooth close and ensuring financial integrity
• Understand the changes to the internal and external environment, link them to financial impacts
• CA/CPA with 0 - 4 years of experience in Finance
• Strong knowledge of USGAAP, processes, and systems

Good to Have

• Knowledge of XBRL preferred

Perks & Benefits

• 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

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 US GAAP and SEC Reporting team is based in India and responsible for supporting the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as supporting the production of US GAAP annual financial statements for key subsidiary legal entities and the externally presented quarterly Earnings materials.
• In addition, the team includes the Cash Flow Center of Excellence, that prepares cashflow statements for AXP and US GAAP subsidiary financial statements The team’s main stakeholders are senior leaders of the company including the Corporate Controller, General Counsel’s Office and the Disclosure Committee.
• While the team owns deliverables on a quarterly cadence, no two quarters are the same due to the ever-evolving storyline of the company’s performance and aspirations. This role and team has high exposure to senior leaders, making a culture of discourse, innovation and diverse thinking key to the team’s success.
• This position will require knowledge for preparation of American Express’ 10K/10Q, XBRL tagging for US GAAP financials for Legal entities

Responsibilities

• Preparation of US GAAP financials for various Legal entities in collaboration with controllership teams
• Supporting the drafting of AXP 10-Q/K including preparation of certain footnotes
• Review of XBRL tagging for SEC fillings
• Peer benchmarking of disclosures, assessment of new SEC rules and GAAP changes including supporting of accounting and reporting changes related to new mergers and acquisitions.
• Providing support for audit and control procedures
• Collaborating with various Subject matter experts for smooth close and ensuring financial integrity.
• Understand the changes to the internal and external environment, link them to financial impacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• CA/CPA with 0 - 4 years of experience in Finance.
• Strong knowledge of USGAAP, processes, and systems.
• Knowledge of XBRL preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at interpreting financial information to derive business insights.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into an easy-to-understand message.
• Highly motivated with strong sense of accountability, initiative, and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Strong customer focus with ability to anticipate needs and desire to meet them.

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.