The Amazon has invited applications for the post of Staff Accountant.
Job Description:
- Perform/Support the month-end activities which include closing of sub-ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis and deliver the accurate financial statements as a part of the month-end close process.
- Prepare month-end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share with controllership team 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 drive process improvements.
- Responsible for Preparing and Reviewing the Balance sheet schedules for the controllership review and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
- Manage financial close review with controllership team including month-end close call, finalization of P&L accounts and Balance Sheet, Trial balance.
- Interact and working closely with the Internal and External auditors on audit-related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
- Responsible for SOX/ICFR compliance, internal control, and get the alignment of improvements/changes from leadership/Controllership team.
- Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.
- Support/Perform Indirect tax (GST) accounting and reconciliations.
- Works with other engagements on initiatives pertaining to Record to Report and controllership function.
- Identify problems and changing requirements regarding management needs, auditing and other financial reporting requirement, accounting systems along with responsible for modifications.
- Actively participate and support Backup planning and cross-training
Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required and lead cross-functional systems and process improvement initiatives
Qualification:
- CA, CPA or CWA, with 3+ or more years of post-qualification experience in Month-end closing of Books of accounts / working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities.
- Strong accounting skills.
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong customer focus – 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.) (Preferred).
- Retail industry experience (Preferred).
- Experience using Oracle Financial Applications/SQL (Preferred).
- Proven ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, coordinate and prioritize workload.
- Proven ability to work successfully in an ambiguous environment
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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