Senior Financial Analyst, FOAA

Amazon; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is a US-based multinational company seeking a Finance Analyst to support the VAT Accounting team within FOAA. The role focuses on month-end close, GL reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

The candidate should hold a professional accounting qualification and have CA-style experience, with a strong background in indirect tax and VAT processes. This position is based in India and offers full-time employment within a dynamic finance

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of VAT accounting and indirect tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Close month activities including sub-ledger and GL reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
• Prepare VAT-related reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit inquiries.
• Lead process improvements and partner with Tech teams for automation.
• Ensure internal controls and GRC compliance are in place.

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

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 VAT Accounting team (Indirect Tax).

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Review/perform the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
• Review/perform 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.
• 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
• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
• Responsible for reviewing/preparing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with VAT Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
• Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
• Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
• Lead and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.
• Identification of process improvement opportunity and partnering with Tech Partners for automation/system solution.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of experience in accounting.

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