Senior Financial Analyst

Purpose of the Role:

This position will be part of a 20 member AEBC India Controllership team, which will require dotted line reporting in a matrix’s environment.

This is a key position in American Express Banking Corp., India Controllership team, will report into Financial Analyst for Controllership function.

Academic Background:

The qualification required is CA, CPA, MBA finance or B.Com with 6+ years of relevant experience in India Regulatory Reporting.

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

• Must be proficient in MS Applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Results driven and ability to perform multiple tasks, work to strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Understanding of banking regulatory requirements & RBI guidelines would be preferred.

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

• A strong financial accounting / reporting background incl. IFRS / IGAAP / USGAAP
• An analytical bent of mind with a positive attitude is a must to survive in a dynamic enjoinment requiring high levels of collaborations.

Knowledge of Platforms:

• Strong knowledge of AMEX businesses, Finance and Reporting Systems would be a preferred.

Behavioral Skills/Capabilities:

• Strong process orientation and analytical problem-solving skills, demonstrated process improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong collaboration and relationship skills

Results driven, self-starter, able to lead and influence without direct authority

American Express Banking Corp. (“AEBC”) India is a banking entity regulated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which carries out the India Card Business (credit cards).

This position will be part of a 20 member AEBC India Controllership team, which will require dotted line reporting in a matrix’s environment & Job profile and mix will continue to change in order to develop the individual according to external developments, interest / demonstrated capability of individual, departmental focus, projects etc.

This is a key position in American Express Banking Corp., India Controllership team, will report into Services Delivery Leader and assist with the following processes:

• Preparation and scrutiny of returns and statements filed with RBI in accordance with the RBI guidelines.
• Review daily and month end accounting entries ensuring compliance to relevant RBI reporting and India GAAP accounting rules.
• Preparation of inputs required for RBI inspection and Statutory Audit.
• Perform regular reviews and deep dive analysis of the legal entity P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Variance analysis and business commentaries for the AEBC Governance Committees and Senior Management.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly submissions to External & Regulatory Reporting
• Keep abreast of the RBI notifications and regulatory developments taking place in form, procedure and method of reporting to RBI
• Ensuring and monitoring quality and change control over financial related processes including, regulatory reporting and compliance, credit reserves, new products, and intercompany transactions
• Interpreting critical accounting policies and resolution of accounting and reporting issues, providing accounting thought leadership