American Express

Manager-Controller

Posted On

Jan. 15, 2026

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Feb. 8, 2026

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

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 Region.

Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for preparation & coordination of Legal Entity Statutory & Other Reporting for entities primarily across EMEA and LACC regions, 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 initiatives like LER COE transformation, new GAAP compliance and other enterprise projects
Lead a team of strong Band 30s/28s responsible for the delivery of Statutory Reporting and Audit.

Responsibilities:

Support the Legal Entity Controllers in achieving the local statutory filing objectives
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), reports to the local Regulatory Authorities, as applicable.
Ensure that all Statutory 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 & 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.
Support / lead initiatives related to LER COE transformation, new GAAP compliance and enterprise projects

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
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

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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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