Financial Analyst 1, FOAA

About the Role

Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Accounts Payable team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform/Support month-end activities:
• Closing of sub-ledgers
• General ledger account reconciliations
• Reporting
• Balance sheet account analysis
• Prepare month-end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts and share with Stakeholders, including analysis of reasons for changes.
• Apply in-depth accounting knowledge, principles, and systems design to recognize and resolve complex issues, or consult with leadership for resolution.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and documented, and work on process improvements.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, highlight issues, and take necessary action.
• Interact and work closely with auditors on audit-related queries to ensure smooth completion of audits.
• Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control, and aligning improvements/changes with Stakeholders.
• Perform and support new business/system launches, including UAT of accounting entries and financial reporting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL, and VBA skills.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of finance experience.
• Preferred: 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects to scale and improve controllership with measurable results.
• Preferred: Experience in managing finance operations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll.