Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job summaryAbout Amazon Payment Services.We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily. We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally.Amazon Payment Services is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.Amazon Payment Services seeks for Financial Analyst primarily supporting MENA region business. The person will be part of a team responsible for key merchants accounts receivable, collection, period end closing, long and short term financial planning, controllership of monthly financial reporting, developing and reporting on weekly financial and operational performance metrics. This position requires a candidate with strong communication and leadership skills.The successful candidate will be responsible for key merchants cash collection operations in cooperation with our local sales and finance management. As part of our commitment to your development, you will also gain exposure in cross functional and process improvement projects but you can expect your responsibilities to include to:1. Reconciling AR account(s), Managing and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate receivables.2. Managing internal and external Accounts receivable inquiries.3. Maintain Customer relationships by responding timely and accurately to both internal (company) and external (customers directly) questions and requests for information.4. Continually look at ways to improve the customer experience5. Earn the trust of your external and internal customers thereby building long-lasting relationships to reinforce Amazon?s customer centricity.6. Develop knowledge around the merchant term agreements to implement sound prioritization methodologies7. Creating and implementing standard operating procedures and process workflows.8. Timely reporting via weekly metrics and provide status updates on customers accounts and projects.9. Analyze processes, recommend improvements for same and manage all internal controls on documentsKey job responsibilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) Managing internal and external Accounts receivable inquiries.
• Financial Services experience preferred
• Maintain Customer relationships by responding timely and accurately to both internal (company) and external (customers directly) questions and requests for information.
• Creating and implementing standard operating procedures and process workflows.
• Timely reporting via weekly metrics and provide status updates on customers accounts and projects
• Analyze processes, recommend improvements for same and manage all internal controls on documents
• Continually look at ways to improve the customer experience
• Earn the trust of your external and internal customers thereby building long-lasting relationships to reinforce Amazon?s customer centricity and Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information.
• Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements for timely vendor payment and inquiry responses.
• Develop knowledge around vendor term agreements to implement sound prioritization methodologies

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics.
• Able to deal with ambiguity, having back-bone, be able to disagree & commit.
• advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups).
• Finance experience

• The ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable conclusions.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably has working knowledge on Oracle or other Finance ERP tools.
• Strong ability to take initiative and self-start when necessary.
• Show independence and flexibility in dealing with multiple complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

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