Operations Audit Specialist: Controls & Analytics

Amazon; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Worldwide Amazon Stores Internal Audit team. You will execute audit procedures, test controls, and interact with engineers and business leaders to drive improvements across operations, regulatory compliance, and technology.

The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with Audit Managers, with opportunities to develop findings and help verify that issues are addressed effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or experience in an industry role.
• 2+ years of experience working in risk/fraud analysis or in compliance organizations.
• 2+ years of experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering with people at all levels within an organization.
• Experience in SQL data manipulation.
• CIA, CRMA, CFE

Responsibilities

• Executes assigned audit tasks and test steps on well defined components of audits within agreed timelines, under guidance from more senior auditors.
• Works effectively as a contributor within the audit team, collaborating with peers and supporting Audit Managers and senior auditors.
• Applies analytical thinking, including the use of data analytics and audit tools, to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and exceptions in assigned audit areas.
• Executes defined data analysis procedures to support testing, validate populations, and identify anomalies, escalating questions as needed.
• Dives deep into assigned processes and controls to ensure testing is complete, accurate, and well documented.
• Delivers high quality work by validating test results, reconciling data where applicable, and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Supports the development of clear and concise workpapers and draft findings that explain the issue and business impact.
• Escalates issues, roadblocks, and priority conflicts appropriately and seeks direction when needed.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with audit team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn by building knowledge of audit practices, controls, data analytics, and assigned business domains.

Skills

SQL data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon in Seattle is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Worldwide Amazon Stores Internal Audit team. You will execute audit procedures, test controls, and interact with engineers and business leaders to drive improvements across operations, regulatory compliance, and technology.

The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with Audit Managers, with opportunities to develop findings and help verify that issues are addressed effectively.