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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.
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Purpose of the Role:
To Perform Accounting & Reporting of Fixed Assets Globally
Function Description:
The individual will be part of Fixed Assets process, in Financial Accounting & Close team
The incumbent shall be required to perform processing and accounting activities for Fixed assets e.g. capitalization, transfer and disposal of assets, perform depreciation accounting and generate Fixed Assets Register on monthly basis
The incumbent will be responsible for preparing reconciliations
The candidate will be required to handle the e-mail queries received on FA shared mailbox and provide appropriate responses to the customers / stakeholders
The incumbent shall be required to maintain close contact with customers / business partners
Should have sound accounting knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
Strong inter-personal skills and communication skills. Demonstrate problem solving skills
The incumbent should have focus on Accuracy, control & compliance
The candidate should have strong analytical skills
The successful candidate should be flexible & result oriented. Good Understanding of AMEX businesses, AMEX systems will be an advantage
This role may be subject to additional background verification checks
Responsibilities:
Capitalization/transfer/Disposal of Fixed Assets
Month Close Activities and reporting
Reconciliations
Reporting
Depreciation trending
Accrual Accounting
Critical Factors to Success:
Good Accounting Knowledge & Communication Skills with minimum 1.5 years' experience.
Past Experience:
2-5 years of accounting experience
Academic Background:
Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance. CA (Inter)/ CMA preferred.
Technical Skills/Capabilities:
Advance Excel, Data Analytics tools e.g. Tableau, Power BI
Knowledge of Platforms:
Oracle
Behavioral Skills/Capabilities:
Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective
Bring Others with You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential
Do It the Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage
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.