Senior VAT Compliance Analyst, EMEA VAT compliance

Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U. - B76; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is looking for a passionate VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to join their dynamic International Indirect Tax Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting EMEA VAT returns, assisting with compliance queries, and supporting audits. You will leverage your analytical skills and knowledge of financial systems to drive process improvements and contribute to cross-functional projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions can significantly impact the organization. If you are eager to take ownership of your work and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Formación

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience in a large public accounting firm or corporate tax department is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and submit EMEA VAT returns and related filings.
• Support VAT compliance queries and assist in internal and external audits.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for VAT compliance.

Conocimientos

VAT Compliance

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Fluency in French or Italian

Educación

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience in Public Accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Transaction Tax Calculation Software (e.g. Vertex)

Descripción del empleo

Amazon's diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team . 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 EMEA 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 process and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

This role has option to be based in Bratislava or Barcelona.

Key job responsibilities

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

• Prepare, analyse, review and submit EMEA 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 EMEA;
• 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 contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing.
• Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Do you have fluency (Written / Verbal) in either French or Italian

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)