Job Description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and \xe2\x80\x93 through their work \xe2\x80\x93 can make an impact on our industry. We\xe2\x80\x99re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

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POSITION SUMMARY

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) equips companies of all sizes with the insights, tools, services and expertise they need to keep their travelers informed, focused and productive while on the road. With approximately 18,000 employees and operations in nearly 140 countries worldwide, American Express GBT empowers customers to take control of their travel programs, optimizing the return on their travel and meetings investments, while, more importantly, providing extraordinary traveler care.

We\xe2\x80\x99re moving faster than ever and introducing new products, services, and strategies that will revolutionize the travel industry and bring greater value to our business customers. Our clients\xe2\x80\x99 success expands our success, so we put our heart and soul into helping our clients achieve results that exceed all expectations. As the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest travel management company, we are continuing to build alliances with key travel leaders and suppliers throughout the world, strengthening our position as a quality provider to companies of all sizes. Get ready to make impressions that will last.

This is a newly created role working for American Express Global Business Travel (\xe2\x80\x98GBT\xe2\x80\x99) at an exciting time as the organization seeks to grow its global business, both organically and through acquisition. The Assistant Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Tax will work closely with members of the Group Tax Team located in the UK and the USA, focusing predominantly on key SOX processes and procedures associated with the tax reporting cycle under US GAAP. This will include implementing and assisting with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place and performing key tax reporting processes and procedures on a quarterly basis in order to meet our SOX compliance and reporting obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the documentation of key tax reporting processes and procedures. Review and highlight areas for continuous process improvement.

Responsibility for maintaining spreadsheet controls on key tax reporting workbooks on a quarterly basis.

Responsibility for running key reports and manipulating excel data.

Co-ordinate with Tax Team/Controllership/hubs/FP&A and other stakeholders to obtain and provide required information and clarifications for the tax reporting cycle.

Responsible for carrying out IPE checks/documenting evidence of accuracy & completeness to comply with SOX controls.

Maintain Tax/Controllership & Internal Quarterly Tax meeting minutes. Take responsibility for chasing progress and closing out any outstanding items in a timely manner to ensure appropriately reflected and documented in the next quarters results.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/KEY EXPERIENCE

CA/ACCA with Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience or an experienced accountant with 5+ years.

Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle and/or NetSuite would be preferable)

Previous experience of tax accounting (US GAAP preferable)

Understanding of basic principles of the SOX reporting reqime

Strong excel expertise (eg: match & Vlookup formulaes/pivot tables etc)

Experience of documenting processes and procedures

COMPETENCIES

Good team player with strong written and verbal communication skills and a can-do attitude

Candidate who pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden their knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial / analytical skills

Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks

American Express GBT is committed to equal employment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, , family or parental status, gender identity, former military, persons with disabilities or any other characteristic protected by government laws and regulations.

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Location IND0003 - Gurgaon - GBT

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.

Get mental and emotional health support for you and your immediate family through one-on-one professional counseling sessions, on-demand webinars, and crisis support.

Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition reimbursement, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

And much more!

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, gender identity (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or marital status. It is our policy to maintain an equal-opportunity environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias for our candidates, colleagues, clients and suppliers.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please, let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For more details, please consult .

What if I don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every requirement? If you\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about our mission and believe you\xe2\x80\x99d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don\xe2\x80\x99t worry about \xe2\x80\x9cchecking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for!

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