Senior Financial Analyst / Controller (Hybrid)

Directly reporting to Controllership Director for American Express Belgium & Luxembourg, this position will be responsible for the financial integrity of American Express in Belgium.

Core responsibilities will include: i) month end fluctuation analysis and sanity testing of the financial results and balance sheet evolution, ii) supporting the local statutory financial statements preparation and audit procedures, iii) preparation of financial presentations for the entities Boards and other Committees iv) analyzing main accounting implications for certain transactions under USGAAP, IFRS and Local Belgian GAAP, v) preparing legal entity forecast, projections and vi) collaborating proactively within National Bank of Belgium regulatory and reporting requirements.

Principal tasks

• Perform USGAAP month-end close procedures and document controls to ensure accuracy and integrity for the Belgian entities Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheets
• Identify unusual trends and entries within the local ledgers, plan remediation actions and enact solutions
• Support the local statutory financial statement preparation
• Support leading future IFRS transition for the Belgian entities
• Support legal entity Reporting team and liaise with the external auditors to support the completion of the statutory financial statements and audit process
• Prepare legal entity forecast, projections and impairment test
• Assess Local GAAP implications for key business transactions
• Ensure adequate controls are set to identify potential weaknesses and avoid any material financial error
• Providing financial advise to local and international stakeholders regarding specific business transactions and new deals
• Keep close track on intercompany transactions and ensuring a strict governance/ compliance with existing Transfer Pricing policy
• Collaborate within National Bank of Belgium regulatory and reporting requirements
• Perform ad hoc accounting routines as and when necessary, prepare journal entries and review reconciliations prepared by the centers of excellence teams

• Strong technical accounting background, experience in accounting, statutory audits, reporting and planning (3-4 years of experience within a similar role)
• Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and BEGAAP accounting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English. Either fluent French and/or Dutch will also be required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• High proficiency in MS-Office environment (compulsory experience in Excel and Essbase knowledge preferable)
• Being able to work and coordinate with different teams (both local and international) based in different regions and time zones
• High capacity to adapt to changes and new processes and taking ownership thereof with a proactive approach
• Being able to manage workloads, prioritize tasks and work to strict deadlines
• ERP knowledge preferable (Oracle, HFM, Power BI…)

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.

Amex have 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.

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