Executive Assistant, Accounting

About the Role
Amazon Finance is seeking a bright resourceful and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple Directors within the EMEA Finance organisation. This is a high-impact role where youll be the operational backbone of a fast-paced dynamic team enabling senior leaders to focus on what matters most by expertly managing the rhythm of their business.

Youll support Directors leading teams with EMEA responsibilities. Their large distributed teams span the UK Europe and the Middle East making this a truly international role with variety pace and purpose.

Why This Role is Exciting
This isnt just calendar management its a strategic partnership. Youll operate at the heart of a high-performing finance organisation working with leaders who are shaping Amazons EMEA financial operations. Every day brings new challenges: from orchestrating complex international travel to coordinating large-scale events from driving operational improvements to being the trusted person who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes.

About You
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator both verbally and in written correspondence. who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment. You possess exceptional judgement and discretion can balance competing priorities with composure and professionalism and react with appropriate urgency when situations demand a quick turnaround.

You are:
Highly organised Extremely detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and people simultaneously
Self-motivated Able to complete complex tasks and manage projects of varying scope with little to no guidance
Adaptable Flexible and able to change direction at a moments notice responding effectively to changing workloads and priorities
Proactive A natural problem-solver who anticipates whats needed before being asked
Positive You bring energy warmth and a can-do attitude to everything you do


Key job responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities
Own the rhythm of business Manage exceptionally complex cross-timezone and ever-changing calendars for two Directors combining work and personal commitments prioritising meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts with sound judgement
Be the travel expert Coordinate continual domestic and international travel arrangements including itineraries trip agendas visas logistics and expense reconciliation
Drive events and offsites Organise and deliver team meetings summits off-sites and large-scale global events including agenda preparation AV/VC support logistics and follow-up actions
Operate two steps ahead Anticipate needs flag whats urgent deflect whats not and take effective action without needing the total picture
Track and deliver Drive completion of key deliverables for executives following up on incomplete items and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
Build the EA network Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Executive Assistants across the organisation providing proxy support as required
Improve how we work Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
Handle the essentials Complete expense reports manage corporate card purchases process equipment orders and support re-orgs with documentation
Manage sensitive information Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity and discretion
Bring the energy Have fun at work and help others do the same!

- Experience in senior level leadership support or experience at Amazon
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination

- Experience in a fast-paced high-tech company
- Experience managing multiple calendars
- Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously
- Experience coordinating across multiple time zones and geographies

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