Financial Analyst II, FOAA

Description
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 Fixed Assets team.
Key job responsibilities
- Review/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
- Review/support 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.
- 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
- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
- Responsible for reviewing Balance sheet reconciliations and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
- Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
- Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
- Lead and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.
- Identification of process improvement opportunity and partnering with Tech Partners for automation/system solution.
A day in the life
- Review/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
- Review/support 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.
- 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
- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
- Responsible for reviewing Balance sheet reconciliations and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
- Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
- Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
- Lead and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.
- Identification of process improvement opportunity and partnering with Tech Partners for automation/system solution.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
- CA with 4-8 years of post qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts/working on various sub-ledgers/Accounting Knowledge/Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good communication skills
- Decision-making and problem solving skills
- Strategic thinking