Amazon is looking to a hire a VAT Planning manager to focus specifically on
e-invoicing, e-reporting and related transaction controlsreporting. The role
will report to our EMEA Retail VAT Director, as part of the wider EMEA VAT
Planning team but will be focused specifically on these areas.
E-invoicinge-reporting models are proliferating around the globe and this is
a great opportunity to be at the heart of this business critical area for
Amazon. We are looking to hire a talented tax manager who has been a part of
the E-Invoicing mandate having advised on an E-Invoice implementation
previously.
The role may be based in any of Amazon’s established European offices (London,
Luxembourg, Barcelona, Warsaw or Bratislava) Regular travel to other locations
is likely.
Key job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and activities include the following.
- Working with colleagues in VAT Policy and the central E-Invoicing
Compliance (EIC) team to monitor, track and evaluate legislative developments
such as the EU’s ViDA programme and individual country developments.
- Analysing published law and guidance to draft comprehensive Tax
Requirements Documents plus other briefing materials.
- Liaising with partner teams such as Tax Engine, FinOps, Operations and
Finance to assist with their execution of requirements.
- Work with EIC team to assist with project management of e-invoicing
implementation projects.
- From time to time, as capacity allows, to support on other areas of VAT
Planning work where required.
### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five years professional VAT experience in a global
consultingaccountinglaw firm or the in-house indirect tax team of a global,
blue chip business.
- You will demonstrate experience of work on previous e-invoicing projects or
tax technology work such as tax engines with a strong understanding of process
and controls.
- First rate analytical skills to take complex lawguidance and understand
how they impact Amazon’s business.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, with a proven
ability to translate complex lawguidance into clear requirements for the
teams to implement.
- Proven ability to build relationships and work with partner teams.
### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant law degree, accounting or tax qualification is preferred but not
essential if the candidate can demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and
experience.
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