Internal Audit Manager, Forensic & Fraud
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking an Internal Audit manager to support the Forensics & Fraud team. This team takes a holistic approach to evaluating fraud risk across the company through investigations and proactive fraud risk management. We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead investigations, audits and proactive advisory projects to address fraud, waste and abuse.
The candidate will leverage advanced data-driven techniques for investigations, risks assessment, project planning and delivery. The candidate will support risk assessment, risk identification, and mitigation. They will work closely with businesses across Amazon including legal and finance to address fraud risks and drive consistency in investigation and advisory projects. The candidate will also work with audit teams to incorporate fraud risk procedures into the audit process, formulate and deliver fraud and regulatory risk related projects, and partner with finance and operational business owners to drive solutions.
They will take ownership of end-to-end investigations and will deliver content and services to prevent and detect potential fraud and to triangulate patterns of waste and abuse. The candidate will develop and implement processes and protocols across investigations and fraud risk management projects to drive accuracy, consistency, and adherence to audit and investigation standards. In this role you, the Internal Audit Manager will champion bold ideas on how to evolve and grow the capabilities of the forensic team and the methods used to perform its work.
This role requires consistent demonstration and modeling of Amazon’s leadership principles. Success will require demonstrating high judgement, clear communication, and consistency in delivering results.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead global investigations, advisory projects and fraud risk assessment across Amazon businesses
- Build relationships with IA, legal, business partners, and stakeholders
- Perform in-depth review and analysis to learn the business
- Apply data analytics and forensic technology skills to drive innovation and efficiencies
- Interact and communicate with senior leaders and constituents
- Apply high judgement and experience to identify potential projects and influence the forensic pipeline
- Manage a portfolio of investigations and advisory projects
- Support audit and forensic resources to scope, plan and execute high-quality, impactful audits and advisory projects
- Understand complex business processes, system workflows, and technology to identify risks relevant to the businesses
- Display strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be an excellent writer capable of succinctly communicating complicated technical and operational issues
- Must be comfortable performing in a highly collaborative environment and working with peers to accomplish joint projects
- Must have strong project management skills
- Ability to manage end-to-end investigations and advisory projects, often managing multiple projects at once
A day in the life
- Meet with legal and business stakeholders to address investigations and fraud risks
- Collaborate with core audit teams to assess fraud risk and evaluate fraud risk factors
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver advisory projects
- Deep dive and meet with business stakeholders to drive continuous risk assessment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field
- 6+ years work experience with complex fraud and corruption investigations, auditing, risk management, compliance, legal, or a related field
- Leading and delivering investigations and risk management projects (FCPA/Anti-bribery and corruption, Third party risk, Data Privacy, Asset Misappropriation, Financial Statement Fraud, General Fraud & Misconduct)
- Experience developing and delivering fraud risk assessments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience working with legal and compliance functions to deliver investigations
- 8+ years of Internal audit and risk management experience
- Experience with SQL and Excel, AI and ML
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate
- Results-oriented – ability to motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams
- Track record of successful program management for large, cross functional projects,
- Comfortable working as an individual contributor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Big 4 accounting or consulting firm experience
- Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate complex data
- Experience in supporting global processes
- Experience leading, collaborating, and delivering cross border projects and programs
- Experience leading and developing teams on large scale investigations
- Data analytics experience
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, CFE, CIA, MBA, JD or related certification
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.
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.