Staff Accountant vacancy in Amazon

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Amazon has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates for the post of staff accountant.

Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington. Amazon focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, along with Google, Apple, and Facebook.

DESCRIPTION

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented, and also drive process improvements.

5. Responsible for Preparing and Reviewing the Balance sheet schedules for the controllership review and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.

6. Manage financial close review with the controllership team including month-end close call, finalization of P&L accounts and Balance Sheet, Trial balance.

7. Interact and working closely with the Internal and External auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits

8. Responsible for SOX/ICFR compliance, internal control, and get the alignment of improvements/changes from the leadership/Controllership team.

9. Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.

10. Support/Perform Indirect tax (GST) accounting and reconciliations

11. Works with other engagements on initiatives pertaining to Record to Report and controllership function

12. Identify problems and changing requirements regarding management needs, auditing and other financial reporting requirement, accounting systems along with responsible for modifications

13. Actively participate and support Backup planning and cross training

14. Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required and lead cross-functional systems and process improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

· 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.

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