Senior Tax Analyst Indirect Tax Compliance

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global e-commerce company is seeking a Senior Tax Compliance Tax Analyst to join its International Indirect Tax Compliance team in Dubai. The role involves preparing APAC/Africa VAT returns, handling VAT compliance issues, and supporting audit processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and at least 3 years of relevant experience in tax finance. This position offers an inclusive work culture focused on positive change and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 years of tax finance or related analytical field experience.
• Senior IC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, review and submit APAC/Africa VAT returns and related filings.
• Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions.
• Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Experience researching indirect tax issues

Business fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

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 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

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

Required Experience

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

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