Amazon is seeking a VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its VAT Compliance team based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Amazon Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment. This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation and submission of EMEA VAT returns and related filings. This position may also assist in the provision of data to tax authorities and other VAT compliance actions relating to third party sellers.

Key job responsibilities
Working within the current EMEA VAT Compliance team, the VAT Tax Analyst will be required to:

• Prepare, analyse and submit EMEA VAT returns and related filings;
• Prepare, analyse and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
• Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
• Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses;
• Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
• Prepare or 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;
• 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.

Base pay for this position starts from EUR 1,900+ gross per month and salary depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, Advanced in MS Excel;
• Business fluent in English
• Other language such as German, French, Spanish or Italian are beneficial
• • Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
• • 2+ years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge
• • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, Advanced in MS Excel;
• • Business fluent in English
• • Other language such as German, French, Spanish or Italian are beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar).
• Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment
• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar); Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach; Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment Amazon is an equal opportunities employer.
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Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.