Are you a finance and accounting trailblazer, ready to take on a high-impact leadership role at one of the world's most innovative companies? Amazon's Munich office is seeking an excellent Finance Manager, Accounting to join our team and drive mission-critical financial operations.
In this strategic position, you will be responsible for overseeing interesting aspects of accounting, compliance, and financial controls. Your expertise and dynamic leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and operational excellence.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative industry leader and make a tangible impact on the business. If you're ready to accelerate your finance career and thrive in a challenging, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!
Key job responsibilities
- Drive and participate in national and international accounting projects
- Worldwide business partnering within the Amazon group, liaising with Tax and Legal departments
- Integration of new regions into the existing processes
- Responsibility for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of financial books.
- Assessment and evaluation of GAAP to GAAP differences
- Drive improvements in accounting processes, internal workflows and the implementation of best practices
A day in the life
Finance and Global Business Services
About the team
Amazon Affinity Groups
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Strong knowledge in US-GAAP or IFRS and any other local GAAP
- Several years of experience with an emphasis on accounting and financial reporting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm and / or a multinational organization
- Excellent communication skills with fluent English
- Proficient Microsoft Excel User
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan
- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
- Demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex accounting and/or financial reporting challenges
- Entrepreneurial, hands on, can-do attitude and ability to think outside the box
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