Amazon is seeking a Risk Specialist to support the Payroll Controllership team . Were looking for someone who can take lead in understanding complex Payroll processes and identify the full range of risks related to processes regulatory compliance organization policy and technology. This individual will ensure Payroll processes stay ahead of risks associated with process design internal control effectiveness computer system integration and other relevant areas. This individual is expected to review automations new application launches etc. from risk perspective.
Key job responsibilities
Successful candidates must be eager to dive deep into processes and have a proven record of delivering meaningful risks and recommendations to the business. The candidate should have demonstrated auditing skills problem solving skills systems and process knowledge and a passion for customer service. Specific core responsibilities are below:
Perform risk assessment of the services and functions in Payroll
Perform end to end audits including scoping fieldwork and reporting.
Evaluate design and effectiveness of Payroll controls
Evaluate policy and process exceptions
Provide trainings that improve and raise the bar on controllership with respect to policies and other requirements
Support external regulatory SOX compliance and statutory auditor requests
Review Business Continuity planning of Payroll functions
About the team
Payroll Controllerships mission is to safeguard assets of Amazon (including employees data) through continuous risk identification & mitigation control monitoring & enhancement and persistently advocating for the highest controllership culture.
3 years of finance experience
3 years of Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Bachelors degree or above in finance accounting or related field
Knowledge of finance accounting or related field focused on analytics
Experience in handling internal & external audits
2 years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
Masters degree in finance accounting or related field
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