Lead Analyst

American Express; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Express in Gurugram seeks a Lead Analyst to join the GSM Payment Operations and Capabilities team, focusing on Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable, UAT, defect management and stakeholder enablement across global markets.

You will partner with business, finance, operations and tech teams to deliver scalable, compliant AP solutions, validate processes, support tax treatment, and train users through test scenarios and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, IT.
• 2–4 years in finance operations, technology enablement, or system testing.
• Hands-on exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials, preferably AP.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay, AP, GST/VAT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing and Payment Support per policies and market requirements.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and compliance with internal controls.
• Develop, update and execute UAT scripts for Oracle Cloud AP processes.
• Identify, document, track and retest defects; support timely resolution.
• Validate core AP processes including matching and tax considerations.
• Support tax-related invoice and payment requirements and documentation.
• Assist business users with test walkthroughs and user guidance.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials

Accounts Payable

Finance operations

GST/VAT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Analyst will be part of the GSM Payment Operations and Capabilities team, supporting the GSM Projects portfolio and finance transformation initiatives. This role will focus on Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable capabilities, operational readiness, user acceptance testing, defect management, and business stakeholder enablement across global markets. The incumbent will partner with business, finance, operations, and technology teams to help deliver scalable, compliant, and user‑ready Accounts Payable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing and Payment Support: Support vendor invoices and payment activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and market‑specific requirements.
• Operational Accuracy and Compliance: Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and compliance while ensuring adherence to internal controls and applicable process guidelines.
• User Acceptance Testing: Develop, update, and execute UAT test scripts for Oracle Cloud AP processes, including invoice processing, supplier setup, payments, and related finance workflows.
• Defect Management and Resolution Support: Identify, document, track, and retest defects during testing cycles, collaborating with technology, configuration, and business teams to support timely resolution.
• AP Process Validation: Validate core Accounts Payable processes, including invoice validation, 2‑way and 3‑way matching, receipt‑based processing, payment process requests, and related controls.
• Tax Support and Compliance: Support tax‑related invoice and payment requirements, including validation of applicable tax treatment, GST/VAT considerations, withholding tax inputs, and documentation needed to maintain compliance with market‑specific statutory and internal control requirements.
• Business Stakeholder Enablement: Support business users through test scenario walkthroughs, results documentation, issue triage, and preparation of user guidance or training materials as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in finance operations, technology enablement, or system testing , with hands‑on exposure to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials , preferably within Accounts Payable .
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay cycle, Accounts Payable operations, accounting principles, and global tax concepts including GST and VAT.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage business users, document testing outcomes, report progress, and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Oracle Cloud Fusion or EBS Financials implementation, enhancement, or stabilization initiatives.
• Working knowledge of UAT lifecycle activities, including test planning, script execution, defect logging, retesting, and business sign‑off coordination.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps, assess impacts, and support resolution through cross‑functional collaboration.

About Us

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world‑class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

About The Team

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

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 employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.