American Express
American Express
American Express is a global financial services company operating across banking, finance, and B2B payments. Its business includes consumer, business, and corporate credit cards; payment and merchant services; savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and personal loans; as well as rewards, travel programs, corporate payment solutions, financial education, security services, and cardmember and merchant support.

Senior Financial Analyst, International Controllership (Hybrid)

Support American Express international controllership through compliance, controls testing, OPEX analysis, financial reporting, and US GAAP close governance.

Description

  • Lead compliance activities under the AXP PRSA framework
  • Support the RCSA transition across the International Controllership team
  • Partner with Market Controllership and company risk teams
  • Advise on and lead controls testing for HMRC-mandated Integrated Control testing
  • Support the financial integrity of UK legal entities and annual Senior Accounting Officer attestations
  • Manage and report OPEX budgets across international markets
  • Analyze variances against plan and support operating expense management
  • Support monthly US GAAP close processes, SAIL issue tracking, and resolution follow-up
  • Prepare and consolidate quarterly regional presentations for Controllership and PwC
  • Independently test in-scope financial processes and identify control improvements
  • Collaborate with Market Controllership and Risk teams on PRSA activities
  • Develop operating expense insights and trends for planning and forecasting
  • Manage month-end and quarter-end close issues and calls
  • Resolve queries independently and escalate issues promptly

Requirements

  • CA, CPA, or MBA with 3–6+ years of post-qualification experience in financial analysis, audit, accounting, and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, internal controls, financial governance, and regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency in financial reporting and close governance processes
  • Excellent analytical ability with meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus incentives
  • Financial well-being and retirement support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, depending on location
  • Flexible hybrid, onsite, or virtual working arrangements based on role and business needs
  • Generous paid parental leave, depending on location
  • Free access to global onsite wellness centers staffed by nurses and doctors, depending on location
  • Confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities

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