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DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced internal audit professional to join the Professional Practices team within Global Internal Audit.
Global Internal Audit is a fast paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.
You will be a key interface, collaborator, and partner across all levels of the global IA team and other business stakeholders and lead the Audit Committee/Board and executive management reporting. You will conduct quality reviews of internal audit projects, reports, findings, and other audit activities. You will coach, mentor, and advise audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while you invent and simplify and will insist on the highest standards.
Key job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include leading board, executive, and regulatory reporting; metrics development and monitoring for the Internal Audit (IA) function; and learning and development program initiatives and other programs across IA. Perform quality reviews of IA and board or external reporting submissions and other audit activities. Strong technical writer/editor with attention to details.
A day in the life
Demonstrate high judgement, clear communication and deliver results. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and partner with cross functional teams.
High focus on quality and detailed-oriented.
Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence; driving continuous improvement; and invent and simply our processes and standards.
About the team
The Internal Audit Professional Practices team helps drive continuous improvement which fundamentally change the way auditing is done by optimizing our processes and leaning into technology. The Professional Practices team’s mission is very simple: We define and execute a roadmap to align IA from a process and technology standpoint to improve auditing and reporting (accuracy, consistency, velocity), while making the audit teams’ jobs easier (capacity).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of experience with auditing, risk management, compliance, quality and program management
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or MBA in business, or related field
Strong internal audit and risk management experience
Prior experience with board and executive-level reporting, and audit quality reviews
Strong technical writer with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration, motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams
Prior program management experience for large, cross functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology-based improvements
Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change
Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data
Experience with process improvement.
CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, and other relevant licenses/certifications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced internal audit professional to join the Professional Practices team within Global Internal Audit.
Global Internal Audit is a fast paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.
You will be a key interface, collaborator, and partner across all levels of the global IA team and other business stakeholders and lead the Audit Committee/Board and executive management reporting. You will conduct quality reviews of internal audit projects, reports, findings, and other audit activities. You will coach, mentor, and advise audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while you invent and simplify and will insist on the highest standards.
Key job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include leading board, executive, and regulatory reporting; metrics development and monitoring for the Internal Audit (IA) function; and learning and development program initiatives and other programs across IA. Perform quality reviews of IA and board or external reporting submissions and other audit activities. Strong technical writer/editor with attention to details.
A day in the life
Demonstrate high judgement, clear communication and deliver results. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and partner with cross functional teams.
High focus on quality and detailed-oriented.
Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence; driving continuous improvement; and invent and simply our processes and standards.
About the team
The Internal Audit Professional Practices team helps drive continuous improvement which fundamentally change the way auditing is done by optimizing our processes and leaning into technology. The Professional Practices team’s mission is very simple: We define and execute a roadmap to align IA from a process and technology standpoint to improve auditing and reporting (accuracy, consistency, velocity), while making the audit teams’ jobs easier (capacity).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of experience with auditing, risk management, compliance, quality and program management
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or MBA in business, or related field
Strong internal audit and risk management experience
Prior experience with board and executive-level reporting, and audit quality reviews
Strong technical writer with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration, motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams
Prior program management experience for large, cross functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology-based improvements
Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change
Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data
Experience with process improvement.
CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, and other relevant licenses/certifications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
