Senior Financial Analyst, FOAA AP

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their VAT Accounting team. This dynamic role involves assisting with month-end activities, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience with various accounting software. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and customer-centric solutions, and be part of a team that plays a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of post-qualification experience in month-end closing and reconciliation.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing data for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and collaborate with auditors.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Excel

Access

Oracle

Essbase

SQL

VBA

Job description

Amazon is a leading multinational e-commerce company based in Seattle, Washington. Originally starting as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded its offerings to become a global leader in diverse categories, with the vision of being the world’s most customer-centric company. Amazon strives to create a space where customers can find and discover anything they may want to buy online. The Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team at Amazon is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. We are currently looking for a Finance Analyst to join our VAT Accounting team (Indirect Tax).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with month-end activities, including the closure of sub-ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet account analysis.

Review and support month-end flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts, providing stakeholders with insights into changes and the reasons behind them.

Demonstrate a high level of professional expertise in accounting, applying in-depth knowledge of principles and system design to identify and address complex issues, often in collaboration with leadership for resolution.

Ensure that financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are well-documented, maintained, and consistently improved.

Review balance sheet reconciliations, including reconciliations with VAT tax returns and sub-ledger reports, and take appropriate action to resolve any discrepancies.

Collaborate with auditors on audit-related queries and ensure a smooth audit process.

Ensure GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) compliance and internal control standards are met, working closely with stakeholders to align on improvements or changes.

Lead and support new business or system launches, including conducting UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for accounting entries and financial reporting.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and partner with tech teams to drive automation and system solutions.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment while helping Amazon continue to be a leader in e-commerce.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1. 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 and Reporting activities.
- 2. Experience in preparing, analyzing and visualizing data to influence business decisions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 1. Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- 2. Good communication skills.
- 3. Knowledge of P2P, O2C and Payroll operational processes.
- 4. Knowledge of SOX and Internal control framework

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