Financial Analyst Iii, Faas

OverviewJob ID : | Amazon Digital Services Private LimitedWe 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

– Invent & SimplifyLead 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.

Key Responsibilities

– Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementAct 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 ForProven 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 identifying and implementing opportunities to resolve finance issues, improve, scale, or simplify finance tools, technology, and processes across teams and organizations experience8+ years of transactional accounting field experience8+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience8+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experienceCA / ICWA / MBA, with 10+ or more years of post-qualification experience, Month end closing of Books of accounts / working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting Knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities - Exceptional verbal and writing skills, communication skills.- Detail-oriented, well-organized.- Ability to readily adapt to and lead through changing environment - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating / implementing an escalation plan experienceOur 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. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. J-*****-Ljbffr#J-*****-Ljbffr