4+ years of transactional accounting field experience- 2+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience- 4+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience- Experience working with stakeholders- 2+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience- Accountant with 4+ or more years of experience in month end close activities, journal entries, working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting Standards knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities / Strong accounting skills - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills - Zeal towards Operational Excellence/Process improvement & simplifications - Strong customer focused (both Internal / External) - A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations - Strong interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills. Expertise in Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (DMAIC, etc.)The Sr. Financial Analyst responsibilities include month end activities and ensure proper review of account balances for Amazon, preparation and review of monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations and balance sheet analysis. This position will support the management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures and policies. On the controllership front, Sr. Financial Analyst will manage department's response to internal audit requirements and will ensure compliance with SOX requirements for all geographies/activities handled by the team. This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements.Key job responsibilities- Performing month end activities that include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.- Ensure proper review of account balances for Amazon and highlight the issues appropriately- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended- Provide response to internal and external audit requirements and ensure compliance with Sox requirements for all geographies/activities- Resolve complex accounting issues and implement process controls- Drive process improvements required to enhance controls and quality of reconciliations and related processes- Build and monitor performance metrics, with principal focus on ensuring timely delivery of month end reports, reconciliations and other deliverables- Maintain monthly communications and metrics reporting with Senior Manager and Director level business partners in finance operations, central accounting and FOAA- Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required- Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives.- Generate process improvements ideas and their implementation.- 3+ years of controls/audit/compliance/SOX roles experience- 4+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience- Retail industry experience - Experience using Oracle Financial Applications
