Amex Hiring for Financial Analyst Job at Sydney Full Time

Why American Express?

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.

The Financial Analyst is an integral part of the Controllership Finance team and is responsible for the business’ month close process. The successful candidate will need to understand the linkages between key performance indicators and business results, while translating these movements into meaningful analysis. The work prepared by the candidate feeds into and generates a number of different internal and external reporting submissions, all with strong relevance into providing the region with a snapshot of local business results.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Review monthly results to provide variance analysis

• Prepare financial pack on the month close results under USGAAP and Quarterly Board Report under IFRS

• Manage chart of accounts and responsibility centre structure

• Assist with and support internal and external audits

• Provide accounting support on special projects related to key business and financial initiatives

• Provide financial expertise to internal business partners on US GAAP and Internal Policies

• Work closely with shared services centres

• Any ad hoc duties assigned by the leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills

• Must be flexible, able to work autonomously and provide accurate updates to management as needed

• Experience of working in a highly matrix organization

• A good understanding of US GAAP and local IFRS accounting policies are essential

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

• Oracle/Essbase knowledge of advantage

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance or related discipline, CPA/CA a plus – 2 – 3 years of relevant Finance/Business work experience

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.

The powerful backing of American Express.
Don’t make a difference without it.
Don’t live life without it.