The Finance trainee apprentice will be responsible for supporting key accounting and external reporting processes within the organization, with focus on process automation and transformation. The role will involve structured training, collaboration and opportunity to experience the dynamic world of Amex Finance every day.
- Implement and maintain automation solutions for data extraction, transformation, validation etc.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues related to regulatory reporting.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automated reporting processes, including system configurations, data mapping, and validation rules.
- Demonstrates ability to understand system architecture and interlinkages
- Identify opportunities to optimize and enhance existing reporting processes and workflows through automation
- Explore and apply GenAI/AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, custom GPTs, LLM-based assistants) to enhance automation, documentation, and data analysis workflows
- Collaborate with other Finance teams/functions in gathering relevant and reliable information to meet the requirements of the role
- Provide tactical support to ongoing projects
- Assist in preparation/refresh of standard operating procedures
- Ensure adherence to company’s financial policies
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, with(out) maximum of 11 months of experience
- Hands-on experience on SQL/Python/other programming languages. Exhibits ability to query ‘Big data’ and retrieve desired information
- Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), version control and code collaboration tools (Git/GitHub), automation tools/techniques (RPA, ETL tools, Machine Learning etc.), Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.)
- Awareness of GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, custom GPTs, LLM-based assistants) and their application to finance process automation and productivity
- Basic understanding of Finance concepts and, appreciation of role and criticality of Finance in a multinational company
- Foundational awareness of accounting principles and regulatory/external reporting concepts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits positive attitude, agility and willingness to learn and develop
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 as per policy
- Free meals as per policy
- Work from office – Minimum 3 days a week
- 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.