American Express

Financial Analyst

Posted On

July 15, 2024

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Sept. 22, 2024

Job Description

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Job Description:The FX Exposure Identification CoE is part of the Middle Office Controllership team within Global Treasury Controllership Organization and is responsible for exposure identification & analysis pertaining to transactions arising from foreign currency transactions and equity translation exposure arising from AXPs foreign subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

Identify the foreign currency underlying exposure from Ledger transactions and support GTO in appropriately hedging the fx exposures.
Prepare month end FX exposure adequacy packages for multiple markets to ensure adequate FX hedging across AXP.
Accounting & Reporting of FX Trades to hedge the foreign exchange exposure resulting from cross-currency transactions within American Express Company and its
subsidiaries
Lead & provide advisory support on companywide initiatives for items pertaining to FX accounting
Support ongoing projects within the team
Maintain accounting controls to ensure compliance with SOX, Bank Holding Company regulations, and AXP internal guidelines.
Lead and participate in projects related to Treasury/Business partner driven initiatives by providing appropriate advisories on FX.
Identify simplification and automation opportunities and work towards implementing them.
Analyze the drivers that impact the P&L due to FX and implement controls to mitigate the fx impact.

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

Strong Accounting skills including technical areas of ASC 830 (FAS 52) related to Currency Remeasurement & Translation and ASC 815 (FAS 133) related to FX Hedge Accounting, analysis and reporting

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

Ability to lead multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail
Able to challenge status quo & effectively communicate to leadership, auditors and regulators
Strong analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers
Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control
A fast/keen learner with the ability to learn a detailed process quickly and have excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Platforms:

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Sound knowledge of Oracle Accounting and reporting tools & Knowledge of accounting analysis and reporting will be a plus.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefit 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.

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