Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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Finance teams are the strategy drivers to any organization. This role gives you the opportunity to see how we make business decisions as you gather insights to shape our future. By being involved in performance metrics, data analysis and financial models, you'll identify where we can drive better efficiency and productivity.



How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you'll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow's innovations in Finance.



This is a 6 months full time internship




Key job responsibilities

Involved in the preparation of month-end closing activities, and be responsible for the maintenance and further development of management reporting. Track performance metrics, analyse data and build financial models to identify better ways to drive efficiency and productivity. Contribute to cost-effectiveness and variance analyses, and work on specific and cross-divisional issues to help our business deliver the best to our customers. Build trusted partnerships with the business to influence tactical and strategic business decisions that promote business improvements and cost reductions.


About the team

If you're insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you've come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.

Competitive pay Impactful project and internship/role deliverables Networking opportunities with fellow interns Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions. Mentorship and career development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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Available to commence an internship in Feb/March 2025. You should then be available for 6 months, full time (40h/week) in Capetown Recent Graduate or Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English (Level - C1 or higher).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Studies within Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics or similar fields. Experience in Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)


Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.



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