Financial Analyst - Accounting - Luxembourg-based à Paris (Clichy)

Amazon is looking for a talented, result-oriented and forward thinking Financial Analyst to become a key member of the Luxembourg Accounting team. This individual will be an exceptional accounting professional, who consistently exceeds expectations, thrives in a challenging workplace environment, and can actively contribute to supporting our growing activity in Europe.
This position will work cross-functionally and will have regular interactions with key business partners in connection with preparation of local statutory and group reporting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Conducting monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities for European entities under US GAAP within relevant deadlines;
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· Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations;
· Preparation of annual financial statements under Local GAAPs;
· Preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders;
· Working closely with business partners in the EU and globally, to maintain efficient and compliant accounting processes, effective controls and identify process improvement opportunities;
· Actively participating in improvement initiatives, standardization, re-engineering of processes and controls, and implementation of best practices, working closely with systems teams and demonstrating strong understanding of financial accounting systems;
· Actively participating in cross functional project launches from scoping through testing and launch;
· Conducting thorough analysis of complex accounting issues and preparing US and Local GAAP technical position papers.

· Demonstrable years of relevant experience (minimum 4 years) in a large multi-national organization of similar size and scope (public accounting / industry mix preferred);
· Exceptional ability in understanding complex accounting structures and strong analytical expertise;
· A strong desire to exceed expectations, with a hands on, can-do attitude and ability to think outside the box
· Experience working with and handling multiple GAAPs (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS) and strong understanding of statutory filings and their related requirements
· Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Fluent in business English.
· Convincing personality and ability to work both independently and as a team-player
· Great attention to detail, yet able to reflect on and understand the big picture;
· Proactive, and results-driven, able to correctly set priorities and meet challenging deadlines;
· Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel) and experience working with financial reporting systems (Hyperion Financial Management
· University degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field

· ACCA, CPA, CA or similar accounting credentials
· Experience working with an ERP system is preferred, Oracle is a plus
· Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
· Must be comfortable working in cross-functional teams and in a fast paced company