Senior Tax Analyst, Tax, Amazon Tax, Indirect Tax Planning

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Senior Tax Analyst, Tax, Amazon Tax, Indirect Tax Planning

Amazon India is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect tax to be based in Bengaluru. This position will be responsible for overseeing indirect tax matters related to planning opportunities, strategies, operations and policies. The person would provide in-house tax consulting related to the implementation of various business initiatives, including liaising with the various teams and departments. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality.

Key job responsibilities

The responsibilities of the ideal candidate will include the following:

1. Analyzing business transactions and initiatives as it relates to marketplace and seller services initiatives, partnering with various teams and functioning as an in-house tax advisor.
2. Researching Indian GST and other indirect tax issues - working with outside advisers as necessary - as part of a global tax team.
3. Developing and evaluating Indian GST and other indirect tax planning opportunities and strategies.
4. Maintaining and communicating knowledge of past, present and potential future Indian indirect tax laws, regulations, rulings, procedures and court decisions.
5. Continues monitoring of applicability of various state specific regulatory requirements.
6. Assisting with managing relationships with outside tax consultants and regulatory authorities on an ongoing basis.
7. Work with compliance and tech teams to ensure adequate information is being recorded in the systems as may be required for the purpose of GST compliance, audit and litigation.
8. This position interacts with the company's international and Indian business and support units, so the candidate should be able to work with cross-functional teams. The candidate must be able to communicate complex indirect tax concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of Indian indirect tax experience with a public accounting firm, major law firm, and/or in industry, preferably a multinational corporation. The job requires excellent written and oral communication skills and an understanding of Indian tax laws, particularly indirect taxes. Should have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm and should have analytical as well as working knowledge of GST.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Degree in law or accounting - chartered/cost accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation preferred.
- Understanding of accounting concepts preferred.
- Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Hard working, quicker learner with a positive 'can do' attitude and solid professionalism.
- Partner well with people at all levels within an organization.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment.
- Excellent Excel and general computer skills.
- Ability to understand and work with ERP systems.
- Should have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm or a large multinational organization and should have analytical as well as working knowledge of GST.