Risk Specialist, Vendor Investigations & Transaction Accuracy

Amazon is seeking a datadriven Risk Specialist to support the Vendor Investigations and Transactions Accuracy team in Accounts Payable. We are looking for a strong leader that will take ownership and drive change in a dynamic global business environment using data analytic techniques that allow leaders to organize and review large amounts of data quickly. This individual will ensure Amazons Finance Operations processes stay ahead of risks in the vendor payments area including internal control effectiveness erroneous payment detection and prevention and vendor risk analysis through a culture of continuous inspection of processes systems and key business initiatives.



This individual must be eager to dive deep into processes and have a proven record of delivering process efficiency results. The preferred candidate will have outstanding data analysis and auditing skills problem solving skills systems and process knowledge and customer service passion.

Key job responsibilities
Carry out the vision and mission of the VITA team to prevent detect and investigate issues of erroneous payments to vendors using transactional data

Review large amounts of payment data from multiple Amazon invoicing payment and procurement systems to determine if payments are erroneous

Execute audits deep dives and special projects in a timely manner while communicating recommendations and findings to management and other stakeholders

Maintain the productivity target set

Support other team members including other Finance Operations teams on any activities assigned to the team as a whole

Understand and follow Amazons policies and procedures on invoice entry and transaction processing

Coordinate with different process owners to conduct deep dives walkthroughs and quality reviews of evidence to resolve complex problems


Post graduate degree in finance and/or professional qualification like Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounts payable invoice processing procurement vendor support or supply chain

Data analysis in Excel with at least one visualization tool such as Tabluea or QuickSite


Work experience in public accounting or internal audit or external audits and SOX compliance practice. Prior forensic experience or CFE would be an added advantage

Ability to work as a team player in a fastpaced dynamic environment

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong leadership and analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong interpersonal skills including persuasive written and oral communication skills

Strong forensic data analysis skills with experience writing SQL and using Tableau or QuickSite for visualization

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