Staff Accountant, FOAA, Ordering Operations

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic Finance Operations team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in month-end activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations. You will leverage your accounting expertise and analytical skills to influence business decisions and drive process improvements. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with stakeholders and auditors to ensure smooth operations. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and month-end closing.
• Proficient in data analysis to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end activities including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure financial policies and internal controls are documented.

Skills

Data Analysis

Accounting Knowledge

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

GST/VAT Compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Access

Oracle

Essbase

SQL

VBA

Job description

Staff Accountant, FOAA, Ordering Operations

Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company and to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Central Accounting and Tax Compliance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Perform/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
2. Prepare month end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share with Stakeholders along with the analysis on the reasons for the changes.
3. Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and knowledge in accounting and apply this in-depth knowledge, principles and systems design to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consistently consult with leadership in order to achieve resolution.
4. Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
5. Responsible for Preparing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with GST Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
6. Interact and work closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
7. Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
8. Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- CA with 0-4 years of post qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts/working on various sub-ledgers/Accounting Knowledge/Balance Sheet Reconciliation, GST/VAT (Indirect tax) and Reporting activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- GST or VAT (Indirect tax) knowledge in accounting/compliance.

Posted: March 10, 2025

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