VAT Compliance Manager

Amazon /Slovakia/ s.r.o.

Place of work
Bratislava, Slovakia
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
3 141 EUR/monthBase pay for this position starts from EUR 3141 gross per month and salary depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Amazon is seeking a VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its VAT Compliance and Controllership team in Bratislava, Slovakia. 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.

Working within the current EMEA VAT Compliance team, the VAT Tax Analyst will:

• Review and submit European VAT returns and related filings such as EC Sales Listings;
• Review and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
• Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
• Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across Europe;
• Provide intelligent and creative solutions to VAT issues both reactively and proactively;
• Review month-end VAT account reconciliations;
• Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
• Liaise with, and deal with VAT compliance and audit enquiries from, tax authorities;
• Provide support to and partner with colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups;
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects;
• Map VAT processes and identify areas for improvement;
• Support business growth and on-boarding of new companies and entities;
• Act as people manager for members of the team.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Educational Specialization

tax, accounting, finance, or related field

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2) and German - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

VATadvisory - Advanced
VAT compliance - Advanced

Number of years of experience

6

Personality requirements and skills

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
• 6 + years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function;
- experience of leading a team
- Business fluent in English and German language


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A recognized accounting or tax qualification (CIMA ,ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar);
• Experience of advisory or compliance function in EMEA jurisdictions and especially from German speaking countries
• Organized, analytical and methodical with attention to detail;
• Advanced in MS Excel;
• Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem solving approach;
• Good communication and personal skills with a hands-on team-oriented attitude;
• 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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Brief description of the company

At Amazon.com, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on the Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and result driven people.

All open positions together with a job description and contact details can be found on www.amazon.jobs.

Number of employees

1000 and more employees
ID: 4029369  Posting date: 4.2.2021  Lower salary limit (gross): 3 141 EUR/month