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 Staff Accountant to support our accounting team. The responsibilities include month end closing activities, preparation 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. This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong desire in innovating processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Knowledge & Skills/ Business Acumen/ Education & Experience Must be a Certified Accountant with CA / ICWA/ CIMA/ CMA or CPA. Prior experience in Retail or Market Place or Financial Retail Services is a plus Strong interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills. Zeal towards Operational Excellence/Process improvement & simplifications Excellent knowledge of financial controls and procedures, US GAAP knowledge would be plus Advance level excel and knowledge of SQL is a must Experience of Oracle/SAP Flexible, adaptable, well organized Knowledge of Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (Lean, etc) preferred Proactive behavior Strong team skills Self motivated , enthusiastic BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills Experience using data to influence business decisions Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting CA with upto 0-4 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in TM1, Data Warehouse and SQL Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the world’s most customer-centric company. Driving innovation on behalf of customers is core to our mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most strategic, impactful, and fastest growing areas within Amazon. The FinOps Analyst will be responsible for service delivery of our Accounts Payable/Receivable functions for a specific geo / country and will partner with a diverse set of stakeholders within the Finance Shared Service Organization as well as the business. A key responsibility will be to deliver existing services at a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and controllership, besides supporting the growth in business. This role requires one to be a self-starter with strong business modeling skills, keen attention to detail and good track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders. This role has regular interaction with senior leadership and stakeholders across Amazon and requires strong verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will need to be capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy and hence needs to demonstrate a high degree of comfort with ambiguity besides holding a high bar on performance. Key job responsibilities Management responsibilities 1. Performs autonomously, initiates and manages complex, departmental and/or cross- company work. 2. Managing workload and establishing priorities. 3. Is expected to set and improve policies and procedures, maintaining full compliance, implementing best practices. 4. Focus is broad, will serve as a consultant on projects and areas of finance or support of a business. 5. This position will also act as an escalation point in resolving complex outstanding issues with internal and external business partners. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree / Masters Degree in Finance/Accounting as Major Subject.. Knowledge of Oracle Financials. - Experience in 6 sigma Methodologies- Participated in Lean Projects, Quality circles & Creative work groups etc. Knowledge on Outlook, Word and Excel or similar desktop applications. Good Communications skills – Written & Verbal Good typing speed – 25-30 w.p.m with 90% accuracy Applicant to have minimum experience of 6 months to 3 years. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
DESCRIPTION We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst III to join our Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis (FOAA) team in Bangalore. This role is critical to ensuring that our accounting processes run smoothly in a highly controlled and compliant environment—delivering exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and insights aligned with Amazon’s leadership principles of Customer Obsession, Deliver Results, and Insist on the Highest Standards. You will work closely with Central Accounting, Finance Operations, and Global Finance teams to support month-end close, drive operational excellence, and uphold rigorous financial control standards. This position plays a pivotal role in closing global books, preparing reconciliations, managing journal entries, driving reporting, and engaging with leadership on performance reviews. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Control Lead the end-to-end month-end close process for accounting options, including journal entry posting, global general ledger reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance and control. Own transition management, reporting decks, and operational reconciliations. Monitor and enhance process efficiency and accuracy through automation and continuous improvement. Benchmark practices against industry standards to ensure excellence in accounting processes. Ensure all accounting activities comply with internal policies, SOX, and audit requirements across geographies. Analyze large and complex datasets to extract business insights and support decision-making. Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor the health and quality of finance processes and controls. Invent & Simplify Drive process improvements and innovate on behalf of internal customers by optimizing workflows and controls. Support ad-hoc financial analysis, variance reviews, and performance reporting. Maintain detailed documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls. Play a leading role in strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as a key liaison between global and regional finance teams, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Anticipate needs, honor commitments, and deliver high-quality service to business partners. Collaborate with remote teams across multiple time zones and drive alignment on shared goals. Lead hiring and training efforts within the team, promoting best practices and continuous learning. Maintain a strong systems orientation and leverage tools to drive scalable solutions. ________________________________________ What We’re Looking For Proven ability to manage complex accounting operations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Experience with financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit management. Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets and deriving meaningful insights. Passion for process excellence, innovation, and delivering high standards. Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and global geographies. A proactive, hands-on attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience 3+ years of advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) experience 6+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience 5+ years of directly managing and leading a team of 5+ members experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience 6+ years of mentoring junior finance and/or business team members experience 3+ years of working with senior staff (e.g. c-suite) experience MBA, or CPA Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MSAccess, Essbase or Cognos) and providing recommendations based on results of ad hoc analyses to management for strategic decision-making Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
DESCRIPTION We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis (FOAA) team in Bangalore. This role is critical to ensuring that our accounting processes run smoothly in a highly controlled and compliant environment—delivering exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and insights aligned with Amazon’s leadership principles of Customer Obsession, Deliver Results, and Insist on the Highest Standards. You will work closely with Central Accounting, Finance Operations, and Global Finance teams to support month-end close, drive operational excellence, and uphold rigorous financial control standards. This position plays a pivotal role in closing global books, preparing reconciliations, managing journal entries, driving reporting, and engaging with leadership on performance reviews. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Control Lead the end-to-end month-end close process for accounting options, including journal entry posting, global general ledger reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance and control. Own transition management, reporting decks, and operational reconciliations. Monitor and enhance process efficiency and accuracy through automation and continuous improvement. Benchmark practices against industry standards to ensure excellence in accounting processes. Ensure all accounting activities comply with internal policies, SOX, and audit requirements across geographies. Analyze large and complex datasets to extract business insights and support decision-making. Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor the health and quality of finance processes and controls. Invent & Simplify Drive process improvements and innovate on behalf of internal customers by optimizing workflows and controls. Support ad-hoc financial analysis, variance reviews, and performance reporting. Maintain detailed documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls. Play a leading role in strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as a key liaison between global and regional finance teams, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Anticipate needs, honor commitments, and deliver high-quality service to business partners. Collaborate with remote teams across multiple time zones and drive alignment on shared goals. Lead hiring and training efforts within the team, promoting best practices and continuous learning. Maintain a strong systems orientation and leverage tools to drive scalable solutions. ________________________________________ What We’re Looking For Proven ability to manage complex accounting operations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Experience with financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit management. Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets and deriving meaningful insights. Passion for process excellence, innovation, and delivering high standards. Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and global geographies. A proactive, hands-on attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience 3+ years of advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) experience 6+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience 5+ years of directly managing and leading a team of 5+ members experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience 6+ years of mentoring junior finance and/or business team members experience 3+ years of working with senior staff (e.g. c-suite) experience MBA, or CPA Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MSAccess, Essbase or Cognos) and providing recommendations based on results of ad hoc analyses to management for strategic decision-making Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.