Senior Financial Analyst (Dutch and English Speaking)
Directly reporting to Manager Controllership for American Express Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg, this position will be responsible for the financial integrity of American Express in the Netherlands
Core responsibilities will include:
· month end fluctuation analysis and sanity testing of the financial results and balance sheet evolution,
· supporting the local statutory financial statements preparation and audit procedures,
· preparation of financial presentations for the entities Boards and other Committees
· analysing main accounting implications for certain transactions under USGAAP, IFRS and Local Netherlands GAAP,
· preparing legal entity forecast, projections and
· collaborating proactively within National Bank (DNB) regulatory and reporting requirements.
Principal tasks
- Perform USGAAP month-end close procedures and document controls to ensure accuracy and integrity for the Netherlands 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 Netherlands entities
- Support legal entity Reporting team and liaise with the external auditors to support the completion of the statutory financial statements
- Support legal entity forecast and projections
- Assess Local GAAP implications for key business transactions
- Ensure adequate controls are set to identify potential weaknesses and avoid any material financial error
- Keep close track on intercompany transactions and ensuring a strict governance/ compliance with existing Transfer Pricing policy
- Collaborate within National Bank of The Netherlands regulatory and reporting requirements
- Perform ad hoc accounting routines as and when necessary, prepare journal entries and review reconciliations prepared by the centres of excellence teams
Experience Required
- Strong technical accounting background, experience in accounting, statutory audits, reporting and planning (proven experience within a similar role)
- Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and Dutch GAAP accounting principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (fluent) and English are required
- High proficiency in MS-Office environment (required 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…)
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:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.