Financial Analyst II, FOAA Leo

Amazon Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Finance Analyst to support its Finance Operations - Cash, AR, AP, Payroll and Central Accounting functions. The role emphasizes month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and KPI driven analyses within a fast-paced FOAA team.

The ideal candidate holds CA with 5–8 years post‑qualification, MBA or CPA, and experience with SQL, Essbase, Cognos and ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/Lawson/JD Edwards). Location in Pune, India; full‑time role with strong process‑improvement focus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable experience.
• 4+ years applying KPIs to analyses.
• 4+ years creating process improvements with automation and analysis.
• Experience improving finance tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities for sub-ledgers and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare Flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure internal controls and policy compliance; drive improvements.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audits.
• Support new business/system launches and UAT for accounting entries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

KPI analysis

Automation & analytics

Process improvements

Finance tools

Education

CA with 5-8 years post-qualification

MBA

CPA

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 to support our Finance Operations -Cash, AR, AP, Payroll and Central Accounting functions such as Digital, Transportation, Fixed Assets, Leases, OPEX and Taxes

Key job 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 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.

About the team

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 Finance Operations -Cash, AR, AP, Payroll and Central Accounting functions such as Digital, Transportation, Fixed Assets, Leases, OPEX and Taxes

Basic Qualifications

• - 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
• - CA with 5-8 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

Preferred Qualifications

• - 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• - MBA, or CPA
• - 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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