Amex Hiring for Financial Analyst Assistant Job at Sydney Full Time

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible —and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

Description

The Financial Analyst Assistant position is an integral part of the Finance Controllership team and a great opportunity to work in a dynamic team supporting the Australia & New Zealand business. This role reports directly to the VP Controller APAC region and it involves general office administration duties, preparing presentations, accounting reporting and analytical functions and project management of local and regional initiatives.

Primary responsibilities for the role include:

Administration responsibilities:

• Calendar management for the Sydney based VP

• Organise senior management meetings/Conference calls/Team meetings and events

• Arrange all travel requirements for the VP as required

• Team email distribution list management

• Expense Management including monitoring and processing monthly expenses for the VP

• Liaising with internal/external departments as required on behalf of the VP office

Financial Reporting and Accounting responsibilities:

• PowerPoint presentation support e.g. organisation of charts / preparing management update presentations / Board of Director presentations and external research

• Monthly accounting and reporting duties to support month/quarter and year-end analytics

• Support Regulatory Reporting preparation and filing activities

• Support annual Statutory Account preparation

• Financial Management activities including reporting consolidations, variance and trend analysis

• Project Management functions including preparing and managing workflow documents and progress reports

Qualifications:

• Proactive mindset and independent thinker

• Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail

• Diligent on task completion, strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a high energy environment

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Strong MSOffice knowledge – Require high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Oracle and Tableau experience considered a bonus

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, CPA/CA (or commencement of studies) considered a plus.

• Some Finance/Business work experience is preferred.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Why American Express?

There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

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