Lead Analyst

This role involves performing accounting and reporting for Fixed Assets and Intangibles within the Financial Accounting & Close team. Responsibilities include capitalization, transfer, and disposal of assets, depreciation accounting, generating monthly Fixed Assets Registers, and preparing reconciliations. The incumbent will also handle email queries from customers and business partners, requiring strong accounting knowledge, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Must Have

• Perform Fixed Assets and Intangibles accounting and reporting
• Manage asset capitalization, transfer, and disposal
• Execute month-end close activities and reporting
• Prepare and reconcile financial statements
• Handle depreciation accounting and trending
• Support audit and compliance efforts
• Possess sound US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Maintain focus on accuracy, control, and compliance
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance (CA/CMA preferred)
• Proficiency in Advance Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Oracle

Good to Have

• Understanding of AMEX businesses
• Knowledge of AMEX systems

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

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.

Purpose of the Role:

• To Perform Accounting & Reporting of Fixed Assets and Intangibles

Function Description:

• The individual will be part of Fixed Assets process in Financial Accounting & Close team.
• The incumbent shall be required to perform processing and accounting activities for Fixed assets & intangibles e.g. capitalization, transfer and disposal of assets, perform depreciation accounting and generate Fixed Assets Register on monthly basis
• The incumbent will be responsible for preparing reconciliations
• The candidate will be required to handle the e-mail queries received on FA shared mailbox and provide appropriate responses to the customers / stakeholders
• The incumbent shall be required to maintain close contact with customers / business partners
• Should have sound accounting knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Strong inter-personal skills and communication skills. Demonstrate problem solving skills
• The incumbent should have focus on Accuracy, control & compliance
• The candidate should have strong analytical skills
• The successful candidate should be flexible & result oriented.
• Good Understanding of AMEX businesses, AMEX systems will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Capitalization/transfer/Disposal of Fixed Assets and intangibles
• Month Close Activities and reporting
• Reconciliations
• Reporting
• Depreciation trending
• Accrual Accounting
• Audit and compliance support

Critical Factors to Success:

• Good Accounting Knowledge & Communication Skills
• Past Experience: 2 to 3 Years
• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance. CA (Inter)/ CMA preferred
• Functional Skills/Capabilities: Accounting Background
• Technical Skills/Capabilities: Advance Excel, Data Analytics tools e.g. Tableau, Power BI
• Knowledge of Platforms: Oracle

Behavioral Skills/Capabilities:

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors

• Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective
• Bring Others With You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential
• Do It The Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue
• Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage

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.