Financial Analyst II, FOAA GST

Amazon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Finance Analyst II for its Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting to support tax compliance and executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in tax/finance analytics, strong KPI experience, and a track record of process improvements with automation. This on-site position offers exposure to large-scale financial operations and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience.
• 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable experience.
• 4+ years of applying KPIs to analyses.
• 4+ years of creating automation and analysis improvements.
• 4+ years of identifying and executing opportunities to improve finance tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end activities including closing sub-ledgers and general ledger reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare month-end flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts with explanations for changes.
• Apply accounting knowledge to resolve complex issues and consult leadership for resolutions.
• Ensure internal controls and policies are documented and improvements implemented.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and GST-related reports, addressing issues as needed.
• Interact with auditors to support audits and ensure smooth completion.
• Engage in GRC compliance and align improvements with stakeholders.
• Support new business/system launches, including UAT of accounting entries and reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Finance analysis

Process improvement

Automation

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

SAP

Lawson

JD Edwards

Job description

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 & 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 II 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 Reviewing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with GST Tax returns/sub‑ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
6. Interact and working 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

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
• 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

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