Description
Amazon's diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Senior Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in Bangalore, India. The Amazon tax team is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment. This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of Middle East VAT returns and related filings.
You will be expected to own critical VAT compliance activities, support internal and external audits, liaise with colleagues across tax and the wider business and participate in business projects on behalf of indirect tax. You should possess a strong understanding of ERP systems and intermediate to strong technical accounting skills. You will also be expected to identify process improvement opportunities for existing processes and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.
Key job responsibilities
Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the Senior VAT Compliance Analyst will be required to:
- Prepare, analyse, review and submit Middle East VAT returns and related filings;
- Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
- Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across Middle East;
- Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
- Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations;
- Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
- Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing.
- Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or a Bachelor's degree and experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications, especially MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint at an advanced level
- Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Can manage a high volume of requests and competing deadlines
- A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar);
- Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment
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Company - ADCI - Karnataka
Job ID: A3199719
