Senior Tax Analyst Indirect Tax Compliance

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Tax Compliance Analyst to join their dynamic International Indirect Tax Compliance team in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting VAT returns across APAC and Africa, ensuring compliance and supporting audits. Your expertise in indirect tax issues and financial systems will drive process improvements and contribute to the company's growth. If you're passionate about tax compliance and looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in tax, finance, or related analytical fields with a focus on VAT.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit APAC/Africa VAT returns and related filings.
• Assist with VAT compliance queries and support internal/external audits.
• Lead cross-functional projects focusing on automation in VAT compliance.

Skills

Indirect Tax Compliance

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

VAT Compliance

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance and/or tax related qualifications (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazons diverse business requires Indirect Tax filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Senior Tax Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in Dubai, UAE. 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 APAC/Africa 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 processes and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

Key job responsibilities
Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the Senior VAT Compliance Analyst will be required to:

1. Prepare, analyse, review, and submit APAC/Africa VAT returns and related filings;
2. Prepare, analyse, review, and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
3. Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
4. Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across APAC/Africa;
5. Assist in the mapping of VAT processes and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
6. Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations;
7. Provide internal and external audit support including data analysis;
8. Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business, particularly accounting groups, and contribute to the preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
9. Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing;
10. Support business growth and onboarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
3. Experience researching indirect tax issues including taxability of products and services
4. Business fluent in English
5. 3 years of tax, finance, or a related analytical field experience
6. Finance and/or tax related qualifications e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

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