Risk Specialist I, Transport Controllership @ Amazon

Analytical and communication skills, and have a passion for using data to drive business decisions. You are analytical and creative, and you don t quit until you solve the problem. You attack complex business questions with data and curiosity, diving below the surface to identify the root cause and the so what rather than just superficial trends. You thrive by providing data-driven decision support and business intelligence that is timely, accurate, and actionable. Act as a single-threaded owner responsible for the execution, and delivery of straightforward risk (e.g., financial, regulatory, Amazon policy and business continuity).
Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately estimating freight cost and ensure invoice accuracy.
Identifies technology gaps and work with tech teams on solutions.
Conducts effective communication of results and updates to stakeholders.
Drives broader risk mitigation activities by working with other teams such as Internal Audit and risk team. About the team
Amazon controllership audit team is an operation finance team that controls Amazon transportation cost. This is achieved through strengthening internal & external systems by working closely with multiple internal stakeholders such as Operations, procurement and technology groups and external stakeholders such as carriers. Team also works closely with Accounts payable for payments to carriers and finance team for financial data reporting. Controllership audit team is looking for a Risk specialist I. 5+ years of relevant experience in relevant risk management areas such as internal / external invoice audit and investigation.
Experience in working with teams across different global locations having high ownership and deliver results independently.
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, Python, VLookUps) and basic SQL.
Experience defining audit logic requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.
Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior management.
Driving process improvements experience.
Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to comfortably engage with internal and external customers.
Knowledge as end user of EDI, financial systems and overall flow of invoice lifecycle.