Amazon is seeking a VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its VAT Compliance team based in Barcelona, Spain. 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 and submission 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 third party sellers.
Key job responsibilities
Working within the current EMEA VAT Compliance team, the VAT Tax Analyst will be required to:
• Prepare, analyse and submit EMEA VAT returns and related filings;
• Prepare, analyse and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
• Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
• Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses;
• Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
• Prepare or 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;
• 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.
- • Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
- • 2+ years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge
- • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, Advanced in MS Excel;
- • Business fluent in English
- other language such as German, French, Spanish are beneficial- • other language such as German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic are beneficial (keep only what is not required only)
- • A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar);
- • Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach;
- • Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
- • Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment
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