Senior Financial Analyst, EMEA Statutory Accounting AWS & LEO

Amazon; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited is seeking a qualified accounting professional to own statutory reporting and close processes across multiple entities. You will prepare month-end close journal entries, draft statutory financial statements, coordinate regulatory filings, and support external audits with thorough documentation.

You will develop technical accounting analyses for complex transactions, ensure compliance with IFRS and other frameworks, and partner with regional finance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related field.
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders and external auditors.
• Strong audit and technical accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or Big Four environment.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end statutory close journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Develop interim and year-end statutory financial statements for legal entities.
• Coordinate statutory filings across regions with timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audit activities by providing documentation and facilitating communication with auditors.
• Analyze complex business transactions and develop technical accounting position papers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent

Certified accountant qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job ID: 10472608 | Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited

Key job responsibilities

• - Prepare month-end statutory close journal entries and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• - Develop interim and year-end statutory financial statements for legal entities, applying appropriate accounting frameworks and principles
• - Coordinate the statutory filing process for legal entities across multiple regions, managing timelines and regulatory requirements
• - Support external audit activities by responding to audit requests, providing documentation, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external auditors
• - Analyze complex business transactions and develop technical accounting position papers to determine appropriate accounting treatment

A day in the life

In this role, you'll focus on statutory reporting and compliance work that directly supports our financial integrity across the organization. You might start your day reviewing month-end close requirements, then transition into preparing statutory financial statements for our legal entities. Throughout the week, you'll coordinate with our external audit partners, develop technical accounting analyses for complex transactions, and manage submissions to regulatory bodies. You'll also engage with finance teams across different regions and business units, ensuring alignment on accounting treatments and timely completion of filings. Your work will span multiple time zones and require coordination with colleagues in various functions, giving you exposure to how global financial operations work at scale.

Finance and Global Business Services

About the team

We support both Amazon Web Services and our satellite connectivity initiative, which is bringing high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide. Our statutory reporting and compliance team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and regulatory adherence. We work collaboratively across regions and functions, valuing diverse perspectives and shared problem-solving. Our team is focused on building robust financial reporting processes that support informed decision-making across the organization. You'll join colleagues who are passionate about technical accounting excellence and take pride in delivering reliable financial information to stakeholders globally. We're excited to welcome someone who can contribute to our mission of financial transparency while growing their expertise in a dynamic, international environment.

Amazon Affinity Groups

• - CPA
• - Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent
• - Experience working with stakeholders
• - Strong audit and technical accounting experience with accounting and financial reporting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm and / or a multinational organization
• - Certified accountant qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• - Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or other accounting frameworks;
• - Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
• - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - Experience managing multiple projects with competing schedules

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