DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking to a hire a VAT Planning manager to focus specifically on e-invoicing, e-reporting and related transaction controls/reporting. 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-invoicing/e-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 consulting/accounting/law 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 law/guidance and understand how they impact Amazon’s business.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, with a proven ability to translate complex law/guidance into clear requirements for the teams to implement.
- Proven ability to build relationships and work with partner teams.