Description

This role is a part of Card & Merchant Accounting and Controls (CMAC) team within Global Record to Report Organization (GR2R) in Controllership. Specifically, the position will be a critical part of the Incentive Accounting CoE , responsible for:

- Analysis, interpretation and accounting of Global Network Services (GNS) and Joint Venture (JV) related processed revenue such as Royalties, Incentives etc. in accordance with the contractual terms, obligations & US GAAP.

- The position will be responsible for raising Invoices related for processes such as Third Party Benefits, action items such as incentive payments etc on monthly basis followed by accounting.

- The role will also be expected to ensure robust monitoring and reporting of various measures, initiatives, and overall delivery levels of GNS Brand related revenue & expense accounting.

Responsibilities

- Perform monthly accounting which will include booking GNS/JV Royalty accruals, Deferrals, AR, AP, Clearance of ageing items, Month/Year End closures etc.

- Manage reconciliation in SLU/IRIS applications

- Perform Data Analytics related to GNS Royalty, Third Party Perks, GNS Incentives, Joint Venture accounting etc. processes.

- Maintain close contact with customers, LFO’s, segment controllers, market controllers & other business partners.

- Monthly analysis & reporting to senior line leadership





- Support the design and execution of a robust and sustainable model for monitoring and reporting of key measures of success for processed revenue accounting.

- Collaborate with Control and Compliance, SOX and Operational Risk teams on relevant initiatives and deliverables.

- Ensure compliance with all prevalent procedures and policies linked to the process. Besides the above, the position will work closely with PO&A; leadership and be a part of the coordination and implementation of initiatives around operational transformation, data integrity and customer priorities.

- Support standardization & automation projects.

Qualifications

- Graduate with 2+ years of work experience.

- Eye for detail, strong analytical skills and ability to comprehend complex contractual terms into financial implications for the business.

- Ability to cross link / cross reference data points to facilitate comprehensive analysis.

- Strong results orientation and flexibility to overcome obstacles, resolve process issues and interact with various stakeholders, including senior levels of the organizational hierarchy

- Strong communication and influencing skills, and ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities.

- Strong MIS skills, including advanced proficiency with MS Excel.

- Ability to develop innovative solutions using a data driven approach, multiple variables and insights.

- Good understanding of Amex products, financial processes, systems and tools, especially Salesforce, MicroStrategy, Oracle General Ledger and IRIS.

- Knowledge of GNS/JV business will be an added advantage

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