Financial Analyst II, Financial Operations and Accounting Analysis

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

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company seeks a Financial Analyst to support accounting functions related to reconciliation and month-end activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, managing internal controls, and improving processes. Candidates should hold a CA with 5-6 years of accounting experience, expertise in financial analysis, and familiarity with tools like Excel and Oracle. This role offers the opportunity to drive process changes in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience in corporate finance including budgeting and forecasting.
• Familiarity with month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of close activities.
• Prepare and review complex account reconciliations.
• Lead projects with complex objectives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Essbase/SmartView

Job description

Overview

This role supports accounting function related to reconciliation, close process and accounting. As Amazon has been growing at over 30% Year-over-Year, this position will also help drive process changes and improvements to support the growing needs of the Company. This role will include leasing/finance reporting and asset addition to sub-ledger responsibilities on a large portfolio of technology assets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the successful completion of close activities, ranging from data entry and ledger entry to deliverables review
• Prepares and reviews complex account reconciliations, financial analyses, and deliverables
• Acts independently to lead and complete projects with complex objectives
• Understands the relevant accounting principles and can communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partners
• Works independently to identify and execute projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency
• The Financial Analyst reports to a Finance Manager and collaborates with central accounting, finance operations and global financial teams to maintain a controlled accounting process for month-end accounting and reporting
• Performs month-end activities and ensures proper review of account balances for Amazon, and prepares and reviews monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations and balance sheet analysis
• Supports management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures and policies; manages responses to internal and external audits and ensures SOX compliance for all geographies/activities
• Promotes systems/process development within the department to improve efficiency and controls; drives innovation on behalf of customers
• Performs month-end activities including closing sub ledgers, general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet analysis
• Ensures financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended
• Responds to internal and external audit requirements and ensures SOX compliance across geographies/activities
• Drives process improvements to enhance controls and quality of reconciliations; builds and monitors performance metrics focused on timely delivery of month-end reports and reconciliations
• Maintains monthly communications and metrics reporting with Director and VP-level finance partners; participates in strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned

Key responsibilities

1. Review/Support the month-end activities including closing of sub ledgers, general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet analysis
2. Review/support month-end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share findings with stakeholders along with reasons for changes
3. Apply professional accounting knowledge to recognize complex issues and develop resolutions; consult with leadership as needed
4. Ensure financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place and document/process improvements
5. Review balance sheet reconciliations and address issues appropriately
6. Interact with auditors on audit-related queries to ensure smooth completion of audits
7. Ensure GRC compliance and align improvements with stakeholders
8. Lead and support new business/system launches including UAT of accounting entries and financial reporting
9. Identify process improvements and partner with technology teams for automation solutions

A day in the life

1. Review/Support the month-end activities including closing of sub ledgers, general ledger reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet analysis
2. Review/support month-end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share findings with stakeholders
3. Apply professional accounting knowledge to recognize complex issues and develop resolutions; consult with leadership as needed
4. Ensure financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place; document and implement process improvements
5. Review balance sheet reconciliations and address issues
6. Interact with auditors on audit-related queries to ensure smooth completion of audits
7. Ensure GRC compliance and align improvements with stakeholders
8. Lead and support new business/system launches including UAT of accounting entries and financial reporting
9. Identify opportunities for process improvement and partner with Tech Partners for automation solutions

Basic Qualifications

- CA with 5-6 years of accounting experience

- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase/SmartView

- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting

- Experience using data to influence business decisions

- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

- Experience in month-end closing of books of accounts and working on various sub-ledgers, accounting knowledge, and balance sheet reconciliations

Preferred Qualifications

- Good communication skills

- Decision-making and problem solving skills

- Strategic thinking

- Experience in problem solving and root cause analysis

- 5+ years of participation in continuous improvement projects to scale and improve controllership with measurable results

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