Financial Analyst I, Transfer Pricing

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 I to support our Transfer Pricing team.

Key job responsibilities

• Review/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
• Review/support 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 Balance sheet reconciliations 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.

A day in the life

• Review/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
• Review/support 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 Balance sheet reconciliations 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

• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• CA with 0-4Yrs of experience.
• Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle,Essbase/Smartview
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
• Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience problem solving and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of finance, accounting or related field focused on analytics
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Articulation Skills
• Well versed with MS Excel