**Description** 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, * preparation of financial presentations for the entities Boards and other Committees * analysing main accounting implications for certain transactions under USGAAP, IFRS and Local Netherlands GAAP, * preparing legal entity forecast, projections and * 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 + Support leading future IFRS transition for the Netherlands entities + Support legal entity Reporting team and liaise with the external auditors to support the completion of the statutory financial statements + Support legal entity forecast and projections + 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 **Experience Required** + 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 + Advanced knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and Dutch GAAP accounting principles + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (fluent) and English are required + High proficiency in MS-Office environment (required experience in Excel and Essbase knowledge preferable) + 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, HFM, Power BI…) **Qualifications** 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: + 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. **Job:** Finance **Primary Location:** Netherlands-Netherlands-Amsterdam **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 25003357