Senior Financial Analyst, ITA Accounting Compliance

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in London to oversee accounting, compliance, and financial controls. The role involves driving financial operations, participating in projects across the Amazon group, and ensuring the integrity of financial practices. We're looking for a candidate with strong GAAP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in US-GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience in Accounting and financial reporting.
• Operational Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing of financial books.
• Driving improvements in accounting processes and best practices.
• Participating in national and international accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Job ID: 3003649 | Amazon Italia Services Srl

Are you an accounting expert and enthusiast, ready to take on a high-impact role at one of the world's most innovative companies? Amazon's Milan Accounting team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team and drive mission-critical financial operations.

In this position you will be responsible for overseeing interesting aspects of accounting, compliance, and financial controls. Your expertise and dynamic leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and operational excellence.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative industry leader and make a tangible impact on the business. If you're ready to accelerate your finance career and thrive in a challenging, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!



Key job responsibilities

- Drive and participate in national and international accounting projects
- Worldwide business partnering within the Amazon group, liaising with Tax and Legal departments
- Integration of new regions into the existing processes
- Responsibility for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of financial books.
- Assessment and evaluation of GAAP to GAAP differences
- Drive improvements in accounting processes, internal workflows and the implementation of best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Strong knowledge in US-GAAP or IFRS and any other local GAAP
- Experience in Accounting and financial reporting
- Operational Accounting experience
- Excellent communication skills with fluent English
- Proficient Microsoft Excel User

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
- Entrepreneurial, hands on, can-do attitude and ability to think outside the box

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