Amazon is hiring for a VAT Manager, based in London, to focus on supportingour Digital and Devices business lines in a VAT advisory role. The successfulcandidate will engage and partner with the Digital and Devices business teamsto support current and future offerings across EMEA regions, includingexpansions, restructurings, ESS obligations for cross-border supplies ofdigital services, operating guidelines, and day-to-day questions. The candidate must be comfortable directly liaising with various businessteams within the company, with an aim of gaining a deep understanding of thebusiness vision and model in order to develop clear tax solutions in supportof the business, develop tax requirements that clearly articulate suchsolutions, and drive the implementation of the tax requirements. Key job responsibilities The ideal candidate will focus on indirect tax matters but will also have abase knowledge of direct tax and transfer pricing issues and how these canimpact the business solution being articulated. The candidate will also workwith other members of the global tax department to formulate and drive widerVAT indirect tax strategy, communicate current and future business plans,obtain cross-functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination ofcross-functional tax solutions. A day in the life This position is not directly involved in day-to-day VAT compliance but isresponsible for delivering the advisory planning, real time coordination, andcommunication of various tax-related projects across EMEA regions, includingsupporting engagements and negotiations with external advisors, governmentbodies, tax authorities, and auditors. About the team The Digital and Devices tax team supports and partners with Amazon businesslines including Alexa, Audible, Kindle, Amazon Games, Amazon Music, PrimeVideo, Amazon Studios, FireTV, Amazon Prime, Amazon Devices (Echo, Kindle,Ring), and Twitch. We also support Project Kuiper to launch low-earthsatellite broadband to unserved and underserved customers around the world! ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum 5 years of relevant tax experience (e.g., Big 4 Accounting Firm,Law Firm or in-house tax experience), or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience preferred. - Fluent English language. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Recognised professional tax qualification, chartered accountant or relevantlaw degree - International VAT experience in both practice and industry (includingdomestic and cross-border supplies of both B2C and B2B, goods and services) - Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, is organized,possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and is able todeliver on tight deadlines - Highly motivated, hard-working, and able to work in a fast paced, informal,and often ambiguous environment - Able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management - Able to analyze and review statutes, regulations, and case law and thenextract data and make sound recommendations - Effective interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oralcommunication skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately thatemploying a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the securityof your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacy Notice (https:www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more abouthow we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals withdisabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visithttps:www.amazon.jobscontentenhow-we-hireaccommodations.