American Express is Hiring Financial Analyst
Finance Organization • Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Job Overview
American Express is hiring a Financial Analyst in Bengaluru for its Finance organization. The role focuses on legal entity controllership, including accounting, financial reporting, business and financial management, audit/internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
The position will support complex accounting and reporting matters related to M&A transactions, legal entity changes, financial instruments, new accounting standards, audit activities, and remediation initiatives. The role involves working with multiple teams including controllership, taxation, treasury, auditors, and other finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support core controllership activities for American Express legal entities.
- Coordinate with multiple teams on variance analysis and governance.
- Drive specialized projects and complex financial transactions.
- Prepare and review MFRs and related documentation.
- Support financial close governance and audit/examination activities.
- Assist with board support and enterprise-wide finance exercises.
- Prepare and review US-GAAP financial statements.
- Work on Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, roll-forwards, and schedules.
- Support statutory and regulatory filings such as Y11.
- Drive Balance Sheet governance and identify unreconciled or unusual balances.
- Analyze trends, variances, and commentary to identify process improvements.
- Support initiatives involving legal entity structural changes and accounting standards.
Skills & Technologies
Accounting & Reporting
Compliance & Audits
Tools & Platforms
Eligibility
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Experience Requirement: 1–3 years of experience in Legal Entity Controllership, Accounting, Reporting, or Project Management. Audit experience is a plus.
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Qualification: Professional Accounting degree — CA/CPA.
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Core Tech Skills: Strong technical and operational accounting knowledge. Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting compliance.
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Systems Experience: Working knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, and HFM.
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Professional Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to interact with leadership, auditors, and regulators.
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