Manager - Accounting

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry We re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued The Manager - Accounting is responsible for managing the Accounting process of various proprietary entities across the globe The role is based out of India who along with a team of professionals will manage the end-to-end process of financial Accounting process The role will report to the Director- Controller within the larger Corporate Controllership organization What You ll Do on a Typical Day - Manage Financial Accounting process across Globe coordinating with various Finance teams Market controllers across all markets Manage and lead a team of 3-4 professionals to ensure effective coordination and execution Working closely with the external auditors Big4 others and support them to ensure that deadlines as per the local regulations are being met and audits are completed timely Co-ordinate with Tax Controller hubs and other stakeholders to obtain and provide required information and clarifications Monitors compliance with groups US GAAP and local accounting policies and implementation of relevant standard procedures and practices across the markets in the region with the goal of achieving standardization across markets Assist team leader in projects related works Build relationships with key points of contact across the processes and other functions both within the company and externally to maintain an understanding of the process context and identify both intra process and cross process improvement Responsible for oversight of legal entity What We re Looking For CA CPA with Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Candidates with prior experience in a Big4 Audit firm will be given a preference Knowledge of Oracle and Net Suite will be an added advantage Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills for IFRS and US GAAP required for the role pays attention to detail takes initiative to broaden his her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial analytical skills Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks takes initiative to improve his her own performance works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks Client and Business Focus - Effectively handles difficult requests builds trusting long-term relationships with clients helps the client to identify define needs and manages client business expectations Teamwork - Gives evidence of being a strong team player collaborates with others within and across teams encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others contributions Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information new ideas with others Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead anticipates questions plans for contingencies finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues Creativity Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions Takes a position on issues and influences others opinions and presents persuasive recommendations Location Gurgaon India The TeamGBT Experience Work and life Find your happy medium at Amex GBT Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do These include health and welfare insurance plans retirement programs parental leave adoption assistance and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family Travel perks get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you with access to over 20 000 courses on our learning platform leadership courses and new job openings available to internal candidates first We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups centered around common identities or initiatives to discuss challenges obstacles achievements and drive company awareness and action And much more All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age sex gender and characteristics related to sex and gender pregnancy and related medical conditions race color citizenship religion disability or any other class or characteristic protected by law for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance Furthermore we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process For details regarding how we protect your data please consult the What if I don t meet every requirement If you re passionate about our mission and believe you d be a phenomenal addition to our team don t worry about checking every box please apply anyway You may be exactly the person we re looking for