Amazon is hiring for a VAT Manager, based in London,to focus on supportingour Digital and Devices business lines in aVAT advisory role. The successfulcandidate will engage and partnerwith the Digital and Devices business teamsto support current andfuture offerings across EMEA regions, includingexpansions,restructurings, ESS obligations for cross-border supplies ofdigitalservices, operating guidelines, and day-to-day questions. Thecandidate must be comfortable directly liaising with variousbusinessteams within the company, with an aim of gaining a deepunderstanding of thebusiness vision and model in order to developclear tax solutions in supportof the business, develop taxrequirements that clearly articulate suchsolutions, and drive theimplementation of the tax requirements. Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will focus on indirect tax matters but willalso have abase knowledge of direct tax and transfer pricing issuesand how these canimpact the business solution being articulated.The candidate will also workwith other members of the global taxdepartment to formulate and drive widerVAT indirect tax strategy,communicate current and future business plans,obtaincross-functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordinationofcross-functional tax solutions. A day in the life This positionis not directly involved in day-to-day VAT compliance butisresponsible for delivering the advisory planning, real timecoordination, andcommunication of various tax-related projectsacross EMEA regions, includingsupporting engagements andnegotiations with external advisors, governmentbodies, taxauthorities, and auditors. About the team The Digital and Devicestax team supports and partners with Amazon businesslines includingAlexa, Audible, Kindle, Amazon Games, Amazon Music, PrimeVideo,Amazon Studios, FireTV, Amazon Prime, Amazon Devices (Echo,Kindle,Ring), and Twitch. We also support Project Kuiper to launchlow-earthsatellite broadband to unserved and underserved customersaround the world! ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum 5 years ofrelevant tax experience (e.g., Big 4 Accounting Firm,Law Firm orin-house tax experience), or an equivalent combination ofeducationand experience preferred. - Fluent English language. ### PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS- Recognised professional tax qualification,chartered accountant or relevantlaw degree - International VATexperience in both practice and industry (includingdomestic andcross-border supplies of both B2C and B2B, goods and services) -Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, isorganized,possesses excellent analytical and problem-solvingskills, and is able todeliver on tight deadlines - Highlymotivated, hard-working, and able to work in a fast paced,informal,and often ambiguous environment - Able to clearly andconcisely interface with all levels of management - Able to analyzeand review statutes, regulations, and case law and thenextract dataand make sound recommendations - Effective interpersonal skills,including persuasive written and oralcommunication skills Amazon isan equal opportunities employer. We believe passionatelythatemploying a diverse workforce is central to our success. Wemake recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. Wevalue your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build.Protecting your privacy and the securityof your data is alongstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacyNotice (https:www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more abouthowwe collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon isan equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basisof race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexualorientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or otherlegally protected status. For individuals withdisabilities whowould like to request an accommodation, pleasevisithttps:www.amazon.jobscontentenhow-we-hireaccommodations.