This role supports accounting function related to reconciliation, close process and accounting. As Amazon has been growing at over 30% Year-over-Year, this position will also help drive process changes and improvements to support the growing needs of the Company. This role will include leasing/finance reporting and asset addition to sub-ledger responsibilities on a large portfolio of technology assets.
Responsible for ensuring the successful completion of close activities, ranging from data entry and ledger entry to deliverables reviewPrepares and reviews complex account reconciliations, financial analyses, and deliverablesActs independently to lead and complete projects with complex objectivesUnderstands the relevant accounting principles and can communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partnersWorks independently to identify and execute projects and process improvements to enhance efficiencyThe successful candidate will report into a Finance Manager and work with central accounting, finance operation and Global financial teams to ensure a controlled accounting process for month end accounting and reporting activities in a manner fitting with Amazon's "Customer Obsession", "Deliver Results" and "Insist on Highest Standard" philosophyThe Financial Analyst responsibilities include month end activities and ensure proper review of account balances for Amazon, preparation and review of monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations and balance sheet analysisThis position will support the management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures and policies. On the audit front, the Financial Analyst will manage the department's response to internal and external audit requirements and will ensure compliance with SOX requirements for all geographies/activities handled by Shared ServicesThis position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within the department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong desire in innovating processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, primarily driving innovation on behalf of our customersPerforming month end activities that include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysisEnsure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intendedProvide response to internal and external audit requirements and ensure compliance with SOX requirements for all geographies/activitiesDrive process improvements required to enhance controls and quality of reconciliations and related processes. Build and monitor performance metrics with a principal focus on ensuring timely delivery of month end reports, reconciliations and other deliverablesMaintain monthly communications and metrics reporting with Director and VP level business partners in finance operations, central accounting and FOAA. Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required
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2+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experienceExperience using data to influence business decisionsExperience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reportingKnowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skillsCA with 0-4 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience problem solving and root cause analysisKnowledge of finance, accounting or related field focused on analytics
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