Job ID: 2837078 | Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U. - B76
Amazon is looking for an experienced Risk and Controllership Specialist to join the Tax Engine Business (TEB) team based in Barcelona. TEB is responsible for providing an end-to-end global transaction tax calculation solution (sales and use taxes, value-added taxes, goods and services taxes, and other consumption taxes) to Amazon and thousands of other merchants selling on Amazon marketplaces and other e-commerce platforms. The Tax Engine Business team is a part of The Global Tax Calculation Services Program.
The successful candidate will be part of internal PCTS (Product Classification and Taxonomy Services) Compliance and Controllership team under TEB responsible for ensuring internal processes are robust, controls are in place and operating effectively. Findings and actions will need to be presented to department leadership explaining the risks and potential exposure faced.
The scope of this role will further include responding to queries and audits emanating from jurisdictional tax authorities and internal indirect tax teams, performing root cause analysis while leveraging extensive data sources and the ability to present internal departmental processes to both external and internal stakeholders. The candidate will be required to explain audit and risk-management concepts to both tax and non-tax colleagues and share best practices in a way that these can be used practically.
The role will involve participating in cross-functional projects with global tax colleagues, centered on the tax classification process, providing guidance and assistance on risk management and SOx controls and ensuring necessary controls are in place to support the successful launch of new projects.
This position is office-based, with some flexibility to work remotely in exceptional circumstances in line with Amazon’s current work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
Key job responsibilities
1. Perform internal audits of departmental processes in line with audit best practice
2. Identify process and controls weaknesses and propose viable actions to resolve
3. Report findings on process gaps and actions to leadership
4. Model and forecast financial impacts of risks materializing
5. Respond to and action compliance and audit requests originating from both internal and external stakeholders
6. Work with partner teams to conduct internal reviews and risk assessments
7. Collaborate with internal teams responsible for product classification to ensure products are taxed correctly
8. Proactively work with Business Partners on root cause analyses and solution implementation
9. Work with internal stakeholders and department leaders on outlining and executing strategic initiatives in areas of risk management and process controls
10. Collaborate with Operations to model and drive process improvements and cost savings initiatives
11. Identify and track Indirect Tax legislation trends and compliance requirements globally to allow the team to proactively address any identified outstanding opportunities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree
* 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
* Knowledge of financial accounting and indirect tax
* Proven ability in data-driven decision making and risk analysis as well as strategic thinking
* Comfortable working in an ambiguous fast-paced environment, fast learner, independent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)
* CPA or relevant Internal Audit Certification
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL
* Data analysis skills to identify trends and determine actions
* Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions
* Experience working with tax laws across different jurisdictions
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