Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Specialist

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?

The Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Specialist will join the Controllership Team based in Rome and will be part of the Accounting and Reporting Team (reporting into the Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Manager) dedicated to Regulatory Reporting and accounting ensuring the integrity of the US GAAP as well as Italian GAAP / IFRS financial statements

Main responsibilities:

• Support the Regulatory Reporting team in information submission to Agenzia delle Entrate and in understanding of Regulatory changes and applicability
• Support the Regulatory Reporting team in control activities and audit requests
• Support the preparation of Financial Statements for Italy Branches
• Actively participating in reconciliation preparation of accounts and related IAS/IFRS adjustments; knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles is a plus.
• Analyze Month End Balances and accounting entries ensuring compliance and integrity to relevant internal policy, local and US GAAP of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
• Provide advice to business partners on accounting topics

Minimum Qualifications

• Accounting background 3-5 year's experience in finance departments
• Experience in Financial Statements preparation
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel; ability to manage big data
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Fluent in Italian and English language
• Proven ability to build and leverage strong relationships, take initiative, and lead a project from conception through implementation to evaluation
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills combined with an ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and business partners
• Ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities, multiple demands and change
• Work independently becoming the main point of contact in case of team leader absence

• Role is based in Rome

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of US GAAP
• Knowledge of programming languages
• Proficiency in AI

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Italy is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.