VAT Manager EMEA, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is searching for an Indirect Tax Manager to join its EMEA Tax Department. This role focuses on VAT advisory for AWS, providing strategic guidance as the business expands across EMEA. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of VAT legislation, working independently to navigate complex tax landscapes. This position emphasizes advisory functions, collaborating with compliance teams while driving tax strategy for new products and ventures. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your expertise will help shape the future of cloud computing services.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect tax, preferably in the EU.
• Demonstrable experience in advisory roles, not compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on new ventures and products.
• Drive tax requirements for AWS' geographic expansion.
• Communicate business changes in law or new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Ability to manage ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Chartered Tax Adviser

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join the EMEA Tax Department based in London or in Luxembourg to support the Amazon Web Services ("AWS") cloud computing business, focusing on VAT advisory.

AWS offers a broad set of global cloud-based products including compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, Internet of Things, security, and enterprise applications. These services help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale. AWS is trusted by the largest enterprises and the hottest start-ups to power a wide variety of workloads including: web and mobile applications, game development, data processing and warehousing, storage, archive, and many others.

The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality and independence, supporting AWS as it expands in EMEA and an increasing number of countries introduce legislation to bring within the scope of VAT supplies of "Electronically Supplied Services" or "Digital Services" rendered by non-residents.

The role is to provide Indirect Tax support to the AWS Business Unit in EMEA. This includes primarily the AWS branded services (Cloud + Marketplace). It also covers other entities within the "AWS Group", such as Elemental, Mechanical Turk, and Thinkbox.

The role will not focus solely on products/services sold by AWS and associated entities. We also advise on billing systems and supply chains, especially in relation to the AWS infrastructure.

The role involves:

1. Providing advice on new ventures and new products
2. Driving the tax requirements for AWS' geographic expansion
3. Helping the business find new solutions to problems raised/pain points by customers
4. Pro-actively communicating to business changes in law or new opportunities
5. Considering all aspects of business: Pricing, User Interface, Billing, Communication, FAQs, etc.

The role is 100% advisory: there is no compliance. However, we work closely with our compliance colleagues to help them with certain administrative tasks (e.g., tax registrations and high-level review of tax returns), relationship with Tax Authorities, Management of Audits, internal reviews, process improvements, and training.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or alternative relevant business qualifications (e.g., Chartered Tax Adviser, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) or relevant experience/qualification with Tax Authorities
• Demonstrable experience in indirect tax, preferably in the EU (experience gained in advisory, rather than compliance)
• Experience gained working in a business involved in multinational activities (i.e., not just domestic) within an indirect tax function; or a legal or accountancy firm; or tax authorities with exposure to multinational taxpayers/cross-border transactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand processes and systems
• Excellent knowledge of VAT legislation in at least 1 EU country
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage changing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management
• Ability to work independently with limited general supervision, effectively prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.