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American Express Manager-Controller in Haryana, India
Description
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Function Description :
Legal Entity Reporting Centre of Excellence (LER CoE) is responsible for delivering on local Statutory Reporting and management of Statutory Audit for multiple legal entities across the International regions.
Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for preparation & coordination of LACC Legal Entity Statutory & Regulatory reports and accompanying documents including coordination with the Legal Entity Controllers before filing with authorities within prescribed timetable
Primary co-ordination point for the Statutory Auditors during external audits, ensuring that full analysis and explanations are provided to enable a clean audit opinion and Legal Entity Board approval
Support Strategic LER CoE projects like Vanguard with specific focus on workstreams related to Automation and enhancing the control environment
Lead a team of strong Band 30s/28s responsible for the delivery of Statutory Reporting and Audit.
Responsibilities :
Support the Legal Entity Controller achieve the local statutory and regulatory filing objectives for LACC region
Lead the E2E transition & stabilization of newer Legal Entity non US-GAAP Reporting into the CoE
Responsible for adherence to all local Statutory Authorities timelines and Reporting requirements through preparation, review and submission of local reports. These include annual financial statements, Financial Analysis Book (FAB), regulatory reports to the local Regulatory Authorities, as applicable.
Ensure that all LACC reporting issues are identified, escalated, and tracked to conclusion
Maintain and control accuracy of information extracted from prime records into financial reports and ensure a fully audited reconciliation from USGAAP ledger to local GAAP report.
Adequate controls, documentation and audit trails are in place to comply with Reporting requirements
Coordinate with the Legal Entity Controllership team to maintain up-to-date understanding of all Regulatory and Statutory Reporting requirements including potential regulatory changes to assess impact and proactively plan for implementation of changes.
Coordinate with GFO and other functions to provide external audit support.
Be the primary lead for Project Vanguard workstreams related to the Enhancement of the Control Environment & Automation of the CoE Processes - Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements through ongoing review of existing processes / methods of data collection and report preparation to create efficiencies and eliminate non-value add work and drive automation
Qualifications:
Qualified Accountant, CA/CPA with minimum 7 years post qualification experience in Finance
Strong technical accounting background and experience in accounting, statutory / regulatory reporting and statutory auditing
Advanced knowledge of IFRS GAAP and reporting requirements
Strong Risk & Control Knowledge and experience
Strong knowledge of AXP Policies, processes & systems
Strong experience in driving Enterprise level Automation initiatives
Good understanding of US GAAP and other GAAP is advantageous
Ability to collaborate across geographies in a matrix structure and deliver on customer expectations
Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects and work well under tight deadlines.
Excellent written/verbal communication, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels and stakeholders of an organization including senior leadership as well as External Auditors.
Behavioral Skills/Capabilities:
Leadership – act & lead with courage, make decisions quickly & influence change.
Track record of building relationships to influence decisions and drive results
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize complex data into an easy-to-understand message
Highly motivated with strong sense of accountability, initiative, and a ‘can-do’ attitude
Qualifications
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
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.
Job: Finance
Primary Location: India-Haryana-Gurgaon
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 25003094