Financial Analyst, FOAA Fixed Assets

Amazon; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commerce company is seeking a Financial Analyst in Jeddah to support financial operations, accounting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will hold a CA qualification with up to 4 years of experience in finance. Responsibilities include month-end closing, ensuring internal controls, and promoting process improvements. Strong Excel and SQL skills are preferred, along with excellent communication and team collaboration abilities. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end closing of books of accounts.
• Operational excellence/process improvement knowledge required.
• Ability to use data to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support management in financial accounting and reporting.
• Ensure financial policies and internal controls are documented.
• Promote systems/process development within the department.

Skills

Financial accounting

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

CA qualification

0-4 years post-qualification experience

Tools

Excel

SQL

Oracle

Blackline Reconciliation tool

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 Financial Analyst to support our Fixed Assets team. This position will support management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures, and policies which includes performing month‑end activities that include closing of sub‑ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.

Successful candidate will also ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.

This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within the department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to innovate processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Knowledge & Skills / Business Acumen / Education & Experience

• CA qualification is a requirement
• Prior experience in Retail or Marketplace or Financial Retail Services is recommended
• Strong interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills.
• Zeal towards operational excellence/process improvement & simplifications
• Excellent knowledge of financial controls and procedures
• Advanced level Excel and knowledge of SQL will be preferred
• Experience of Oracle and Blackline Reconciliation tool. Flexible, adaptable, well organized
• Knowledge of Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (Lean, etc.) preferred
• Should have strong team skills and Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and highly energetic.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• CA with 0‑4yrs post‑qualification experience in month‑end closing of books of accounts / working on various sub‑ledgers / accounting knowledge / balance sheet reconciliation & reporting activities
• Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
• Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Good articulation skill
• Well versed with Excel

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.