Ph3Overview /h3pWe are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst III to join the Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis (FOAA) team in Bangalore. This role is critical to ensuring that our accounting processes run smoothly in a highly controlled and compliant environment—delivering exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and insights aligned with Amazon’s leadership principles of Customer Obsession, Deliver Results, and Insist on the Highest Standards. You will work closely with Central Accounting, Finance Operations, and Global Finance teams to support month-end close, drive operational excellence, and uphold rigorous financial control standards. This position plays a pivotal role in closing global books, preparing reconciliations, managing journal entries, driving reporting, and engaging with leadership on performance reviews. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liAccounting Financial Control ul liLead the end-to-end month-end close process for accounting options, including journal entry posting, global general ledger reconciliations, and reporting. /li liEnsure accurate and timely financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance and control. /li liOwn transition management, reporting decks, and operational reconciliations. /li liMonitor and enhance process efficiency and accuracy through automation and continuous improvement. /li liBenchmark practices against industry standards to ensure excellence in accounting processes. /li liEnsure all accounting activities comply with internal policies, SOX, and audit requirements across geographies. /li liAnalyze large and complex datasets to extract business insights and support decision-making. /li liDevelop dashboards and metrics to monitor the health and quality of finance processes and controls. /li /ul /li liInvent Simplify ul liDrive process improvements and innovate on behalf of internal customers by optimizing workflows and controls. /li liSupport ad-hoc financial analysis, variance reviews, and performance reporting. /li liMaintain detailed documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls. /li liPlay a leading role in strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned. /li /ul /li liLeadership Stakeholder Management ul liAct as a key liaison between global and regional finance teams, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders. /li liAnticipate needs, honor commitments, and deliver high-quality service to business partners. /li liCollaborate with remote teams across multiple time zones and drive alignment on shared goals. /li liLead hiring and training efforts within the team, promoting best practices and continuous learning. /li liMaintain a strong systems orientation and leverage tools to drive scalable solutions. /li /ul /li /ul h3What We’re Looking For /h3 ul liProven ability to manage complex accounting operations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. /li liExperience with financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit management. /li liStrong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets and deriving meaningful insights. /li liPassion for process excellence, innovation, and delivering high standards. /li liAbility to work effectively across cross-functional teams and global geographies. /li liA proactive, hands-on attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. /li /ul h3Basic Qualifications /h3 ul li5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience /li li6+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience /li li6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience /li li6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience /li li6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience /li li6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul li6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience /li li6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience /li liMBA, or CPA /li liKnowledge of SQL/ETL /li liExperience 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) /li /ul pOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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