Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a proactive and result oriented Senior Financial Analyst to become a major contributor to our Accounting team to focus on financial reporting, audit support and statutory compliance. In this position, you will be expected to own and lead positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing processes (through automation) and developing best practice in controllership on an international level.
Key job responsibilities
• Active contribution to improvement initiatives, standardization, re-engineering of processes and controls, and implementation of best practices;
• Preparation and automation of statutory financial statements and various deliverables to support both internal and external financial and statutory needs;
• Working with various cross-functional stakeholders to maintain efficient and compliant reporting processes and effective controls;
• Proactively participating in supporting current and future business launch initiatives and other projects;
• Actively contributing to cross-functional, European and global projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization;
A day in the life
Amazon Affinity Groups
About the team
Finance and Global Business Services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- Experience with an emphasis on accounting and financial reporting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm and / or a multinational organization.
- Thorough level knowledge in reporting requirements under IFRS / US GAAP.
- Fluent English proficiency (verbal & written - C1).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel as well as business solutions such as Alteryx or BlackLine.
- Certified accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Comfortable managing ambiguous situations.
- Experience in projects management.
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