Senior Lead Analyst

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. 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 Benefits, 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. 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