Amazon's diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in Bangalore, India. 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 of EMEA and RoW 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 Amazon or third-party sellers.
Work may also include some mainstream VAT compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in VAT Compliance and Controllership as well as Tax and the wider business – you will need an understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work. You may also be involved in projects that have a VAT compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

• Key job responsibilities
• Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the VAT Compliance Analyst will be required to:
• Prepare, analyse and submit EMEA and RoW VAT returns and related filings;
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
• • 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

Preferred Qualifications

• • other language such as German, French, Spanish, Arabic are beneficial (keep only what is not required only)
• • 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

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