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 ourcompany 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.Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it's negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year's financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.Function DescriptionCard & Merchant Accounting and Control (CMAC) team in Global Financial Operations, Controllership, manages the foundational accounting for Cardmember spend, Remittances and Merchant payments along with various other operational accounting processes that is core to a Credit Card domain. The team liaison with broader controllership, technology / product, and servicing teams to ensure financial integrity is embedded in the end-to-end process.How will you make an impact in this role?This B28 role will manage accounting and reconciliation of merchant banks for specific markets in US, LAC and APAC. B28 will have to assume end to end ownership of the merchant settlement process by coordinating with various stakeholders in GMS business and Treasury teams. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to perform daily balancing for merchant payments for the markets assigned t ensure timely, complete and accurate accounting.Maintain financial integrity of all merchant bank accounts including settlement process.Ability to drive self-goals with continuous focus on process improvement.Demonstrated effective thought leadership skills and creativity, as well as strong analytical skills.Ensure operational resilience through knowledge retention and building back-ups in the team.Be able to proactively highlight, communicate and mitigate risks.Be able to contribute to the team strategy and long-term plans.Effectively coordinate with technology for development / automation opportunitiesMinimum QualificationsB. Com with 2-4 years or CA/MBA/Postgraduate with 0-2 years of work experienceUS GAAP knowledge and Audit experience is a plus.Good Knowledge of MS applications – Excel & PowerPointPreferred QualificationsWell-developed analytical skills, ability to understand the linkages to processes.Demonstrated Accounting expertise.Ability to think innovatively and to pursue ideas with conviction.Excellent team player with strong Inter-Personal skills and communication skillsWe 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 opportunitiesAmerican 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.
