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.

The Finance department drives performance while upholding the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and financial integrity through strategic collaboration with internal business partners and external constituents including the investment community and regulators. By leveraging its unique view that spans across the Blue Box, Finance supports innovation and transformation by helping identify and prioritize the best and most impactful growth opportunities for the company.

How will you make an impact in this role?

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 Supporting of financial presentations for the entities Boards and other Committees Analysing main accounting implications for certain transactions under USGAAP, IFRS and Local Netherlands GAAP 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 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

MInimum Qualifications

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 Knowledge of US GAAP and Dutch GAAP accounting principles Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (advanced) and Dutch (basic) are required High proficiency in MS-Office environment (advanced knowledge) in Excel 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, Power BI…)

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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.