Financial Analyst
American Express India Limited
Gurgaon
- Managed full cycle accounts payable in Japanese and English, including receiving, and verifying invoices while ensuring appropriate approvals in line with company policies
- Acted as a primary point of contact for business users' queries, resolving issues promptly to ensure seamless operations and adherence to deadlines.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of accounts payable balances, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal accounting standards
- Supported month-end close activities by preparing accruals and assisting with financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with approval workflows
- Provided training to teams and business users on the processes, policies, applications and best practices, ensuring awareness of approval requirements
- Managed Japan AP helpdesk operations, addressing escalations and inquiries.
- Conducted UAT testing for platforms, including PTU, Service now, ensuring seamless integration while aligning with approval protocols
- Verified and resolved discrepancies to maintain compliance with financial controls
- Provided accounts payable status updates, emphasizing critical metrics, questions and strategies discussed with the controllership team on a regular basis.
- Performed regular monitoring of bank rejections and unidentified credits, ensuring prompt investigation and resolution to uphold accurate financial records
- Kept stakeholders informed of the accounts payable progress, issue resolution, and process improvements through structured communication and reporting
- Experienced with platforms like Stream, Oracle SL, Griffin, and CLIC.
