Apprentice

The Finance PMIS Intern will be responsible for supporting key financial and accounting processes within the organization. The role will involve structured training, collaboration and opportunity to experience the dynamic world of Amex Finance every day.

Business Unit: Finance

Function: Controllership

Process Area: GFII

Duration: 9 months

• Ability to influence and communicate with multiple levels and across the team.
• Support the Project manager in new business initiatives requiring technology development with financial accounting, reporting, or control impacts.
• Assist in defining end-to-end balancing and controls within financial processes.
• Support Project Managers in creating accounting requirements in consultation with Segment and Market Controllership.
• Perform user acceptance testing of finance requirements.
• Collaborate with process owners and provide post implementation support.
• Create project documentation including process, system, and accounting flows.
• Assist the organization in ensuring compliance to AEMP 16
• Assist in process improvement projects.
• Take initiative to continually develop and learn new processes and methods; quick to adapt to ongoing changes in the enterprise.
• Support automation of core GFII processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar field

• Strong understanding of Finance and/or business systems

• Preferably has some exposure in defining system development requirements across business and technologies

• Preferably has some exposure in defining and validating system development and financial test cases

• Basic understanding of project management and system implementation background is preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to create impactful relationships with key stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Pro-active and creative approach to solving problems

• Being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to manage time effectively.

• Positive attitude and demonstrated strength as a quick learner

• Previous work experience in various Finance disciplines such as Accounting.

Compliance:

We 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:

• Cab facility as per policy

• Free meals as per policy

• Work from office – Minimum 3 days a week

• Training and development opportunities

American 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 contractual employment as an Apprentice with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Apprentices will be required to abide by Blue Box values and always maintain Code of Conduct.