Description
Are you ready to apply your risk and compliance expertise to Amazon’s unique environment? We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to support our Worldwide Amazon Stores Internal Audit team who can apply broad operational knowledge and sound business judgment to execute operational audits across our diverse businesses and technical environments.
This is a high visibility opportunity where you will gain valuable exposure to many areas within our business, and be able to make important improvements that make a real difference. Our team is cross-functional and you will perform a wide range of operational and technical audits, so we are seeking a candidate with broad experience in Operations, Commercial, Compliance, IT and Financial auditing. You must also be comfortable performing as a sole contributor and teammate and in doing so will have the opportunity to learn our business, our IT environment, and meet a wide range of stakeholders.
You will work with an Audit Manager conducting end-to-end financial, operational, IT and compliance audits across all Amazon businesses. Audit topics could include distribution center operations, customer services, vendor contracting, logistics, commercial arrangements, compliance with varying regulations and company policies, privacy, information security, business continuity, asset management and platform security, among others.
About the role:
In this position, you will dig deep into the details of your audits to develop meaningful findings. You must be able to understand complex business processes and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology. You should be comfortable interacting with a range of roles, from technical software development engineers to business leaders. You need a sound technical and commercial understanding and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
You should be able to translate risks into business issues. You will provide consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated issues in business terms. You must be a strong project manager who can manage variable resources and conduct your own audits from beginning to end, often managing multiple projects at once.
We’ll expect you to go the extra mile, but we’ll also make sure you’re well rewarded. As well as a competitive salary and stock units we offer a host of other benefits. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, come join us, as you will be part of a vibe of constant improvement, where the things you do one moment, you will not necessarily be doing 6 months later. We don’t like to sit still, which is why we always treat every day like Day 1 -- a day to make more good things happen for our customers. It’s that kind of spirit that drives our success now and keeps us ahead of the competition in the future. And you could be part of it.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
· BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, math, computer science, engineering or related field
· Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications
· 2-4 years of experience in operational auditing, risk management, compliance, or financial analysis, showing progression in areas for responsibility
· Experience in risk management, including; performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will prepare reports and make presentations to senior level management. You will interact with various levels of employees to collect and communicate information.
· Strong analytical skills. Proven history of analyzing data and situations to identify meaningful observations.
· Willingness to dive deep into your own audits and support other audits. Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations
· Big 4 accounting firm experience - Operational experience in Amazon or equivalent organization - Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
Sounds interesting? We look forward to your application. Please apply online and upload your CV. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Amazon to transmit and store your information in the Amazon group of companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.