At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Role Overview
The Tax Accountant, position will assist with gathering data for LACC region market annual corporate income tax return. Preparation monthly income tax payment and posting the manual journal entry on monthly basis. Also, deliver on day-to-day activities. This position is an excellent entry level role for an aspiring finance professional who is seeking to learn and grow their skills for future career growth opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities

·        Preparation of data gather for international market returns for LACC region like Mexico / Puerto Rico / Brazil / Argentina / Panama etc. and that all relevant documents have been stored centrally.

·        Preparation of annual accrual invoice support to identify if there are supporting invoices dated with current year, to include the deduction in the tax return.

·        Tracking the monthly payments for LACC region and preparation of advance tax for Mexico.

·        Management of the Analytics and Audit calendar of deliverables.

·        MR roll forward provision process (reconciliation vs P&L). for provision, to obtain a breakdown of the movements for the year, identifying the offset account, P&L, fixed assets, equity, etc.

·        Performing bi-annual SOX testing and spreadsheet sheet control activities for LACC region compliance

·        Preparation of pre-payments roll forward (reconciliation vs P&L). For amortization-application, to obtain a breakdown of the movements for the year, identifying the offset account, P&L.

·        Adhoc activities for audit as and when required by the auditors.

·        Preparation of information & upload in connect request for PWC audit purpose.

·        Preparation of WHT reconciliation (bank statement support). for investments in banking institutions, on the basis of accounting records are reconciled against the bank statement.

·        Preparation and posting of monthly payments manual journal entry for US GAAP and Local GAAP.

 

 

Key Skills and Attributes Required

 

Zero to one years’ experience

·        Graduate

·        Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Strong analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates commitment to quality and accuracy Comfortable proposing new ideas that can create efficiencies Works well in a changing environment and with tight deadlines Possess desire to learn new skills 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 Free meals Flexible working model with hybrid arrangement 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.