Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Finance Operations -Cash, AR, AP, Payroll and Central Accounting functions such as Digital, Transportation, Fixed Assets, Leases, OPEX and Taxes<br/><br/><br/>Key job responsibilities<br/>1. Perform/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis. <br/>2. Prepare month end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share with Stakeholders along with the analysis on the reasons for the changes. <br/>3. Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and knowledge in accounting and apply this in-depth knowledge, principles and systems design to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consistently consult with leadership in order to achieve resolution <br/>4. Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements. <br/>5. Responsible for Preparing Balance sheet reconciliations and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately. <br/>6. Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits. <br/>7. Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder. <br/>8. Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.<br/><br/><br/>About the team<br/>Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Finance Operations -Cash, AR, AP, Payroll and Central Accounting functions such as Digital, Transportation, Fixed Assets, Leases, OPEX and Taxes

Basic qualifications

- 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience<br/>- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience<br/>- 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience<br/>- 4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience<br/>- CA with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts/working on various sub-ledgers/Accounting Knowledge/Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Reporting activities

Preferred qualifications

- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience<br/>- MBA, or CPA<br/>- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)<br/><br/>Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.