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American Express Global Business Travel Assistant Manager – Blackline Centre of Excellence (“COE”) in Gurgaon, India
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
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What You’ll do on a Typical Day:
Blackline CoE: Deliver on Blackline Roadmap
Lead the implementation of Blackline enhancements across all phases (design, build, test, deploy)
Collaborate with Controllership, technology teams, and vendors for system optimization
Identify and configure new matching use cases, including building data sources
Implement Financial Reporting Analytics (FRA) and variance analysis for reporting
Conduct discovery and fitgap assessment for the Blackline A/R module to enhance O2C processes
Work closely with Controllership team, Technology, and BlackLine for implementation of Journals module for initially identified use cases
Scale Journals module implementation with identification additional use cases for Journals automation and configure automated journals from Reconciliations, Data Sources, and Matching
Project Management
Engage with process owners to gather requirement and translate them into technical specifications
Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, customizations, and integrations
Lead system upgrade and enhancement projects, minimizing operational disruptions
Oversight of System Administration and Support
Coordinate system administration, including handling user access, system maintenance, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with Blackline support and development teams to resolve software issues
Training & Compliance
Develop and deliver training programs on Blackline modules and best practices
Ensure the system adheres to regulatory requirements and internal controls
Distribute regular reports on system usage, performance, and compliance
What We’re looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
Blackline certification preferred; CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with 2 years handling and implementing Blackline or similar systems
Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting
Experience with system implementation and project management
Experience in Blackline optimization and advanced transformation initiatives
Knowledge of NetSuite and an IT background are advantages
Understanding of business process flows, data management, and financial system standard methodologies
Ability to work independently and multi-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Should be comfortable to work in EMEA Shifts
Location
Gurgaon, India
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.
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 assistance, 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.
Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement (https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/gbt-recruitment-privacy-statement/) .
What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
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