Finance Manager, Accounting, Accounting
DESCRIPTION
Are you a passionate finance professional driven by a strong desire to exceed expectations? Do you thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment with a flexible, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and fast-growing team at Amazon.
We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Finance Manager to join our Accounting team based in Luxembourg as a valuable contributor. In this role, you will focus on financial reporting and compliance, leveraging your exceptional communication and organizational skills to drive continuous improvement and optimization.
Key job responsibilities
• Coordinating with auditors and Amazon accounting teams to manage interim and year-end audit timelines and milestones. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to closely monitor audit progress and identify potential blockers. Driving efficient execution of audit activities through proactive communication, issue escalation, and process improvement recommendations.
• Being a key contributor to current and future business launch initiatives, restructuring projects, and other cross-functional, European and global projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization. Preparation or review of statutory financial statements under local GAAPs.
• Preparation and review of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial and statutory needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders.
• Actively contributing to improvement initiatives, standardization, re-engineering of processes and controls, and implementation of best practices.
• Working with various cross-functional stakeholders to maintain efficient and compliant reporting processes, and effective controls.
About the team
This position is based at our European Headquarters in Luxembourg, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week, in line with Amazon's current flexible work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and a passion for continuous improvement. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of Amazon's financial operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Significant experience with an emphasis on accounting and financial reporting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm
- Thorough level knowledge in reporting requirements under IFRS / US GAAP
- Certified accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Fluent English proficiency (verbal & written - C1)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrating excellent project management abilities and strong understanding of financial reporting and audit processes
- Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
- Comfortable managing ambiguous situations independently
- Experience in projects management
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