DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to apply your risk and compliance expertise to Amazon’s unique environment? We are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to perform a wide range of operational and technical audits for our Devices, Media and Entertainment, Alexa, Advertising, and Corporate (DMAAC) functions. 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 primary mission is to perform independent and objective assessments of business processes, systems, and related controls with the goal of improving risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the overall system of internal controls.

As a Senior Auditor, you will lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of audits based on identified risks. You will conduct operational audits across the businesses we support. You will work with various business, IT, finance, and legal partners as you plan, execute, and report on the results of each internal audit. In this capacity, you will gain valuable exposure to many organizations, processes, and systems within our global business.

In this position you will dive deep into the details of your audits to develop meaningful findings that help in communicating the risk to the business. Through your work and with high judgement and a strong sense of controllership, you will be a champion for positive change. 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 business leaders and have the ability to learn new concepts quickly. You should be able to translate operational risks into business issues. You should be able prioritize findings and recommendations and facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately.

You must be comfortable performing as a sole contributor or teammate, and coaching and training less experienced auditors. 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 a team and conduct your own audits from beginning to end, often managing multiple projects at once.

Up to 10% travel may be required, including international travel.

Key job responsibilities
• Contribute to the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning process
• Plan and scope audit/advisory projects, execute project plans, prepare written findings, and facilitate business responses and action items
• Dive deep into the details to develop meaningful findings and recommend root cause remediation
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and drive their engagement to define adequate remedial actions to mitigate identified risks
• Write audits and projects reports which you will present to senior level management and prepare for reporting to the Audit Committee
• Prepare responses to internal/external requests and coordinate Internal Audit leadership approvals
• Represent Internal Audit to various venues (e.g. meetings with stakeholders, Management and Board meetings, compliance committees)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Risk management experience (performing assessments, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks).
– Results-oriented.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Ability to motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams.
– Experience collaborating on a team.
– Experience with SQL, ACL, Tableau, or other data analysis tools.
– Relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
– Big 4 accounting or consulting firm experience.

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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, WA, Seattle