Tax Manager - Tax Controversy, Tax Controversy

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Amazon is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Global Tax Controversy Team with a focus on EMEA tax controversy matters, including transfer pricing and Advanced Pricing Agreement (APA) disputes, Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP), and tax litigation in connection with both corporate income tax and VAT issues. The right candidate for this role is someone who is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, ready to roll up their sleeves and dive deep to deliver impactful results on multiple ongoing projects with competing deadlines.

Key job responsibilities

You will work with various teams across the business to help drive forward and resolve tax controversy issues across the EMEA region. This role requires some international travel and you will be partnering with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various tax matters including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance. This role will also coordinate and liaise with the Amazon Legal team on EMEA tax litigation matters.

About the team

The Global Tax Controversy team is responsible for tax audits and disputes across various jurisdictions globally including managing relationships with tax authorities in multiple countries. In addition, the Global Tax Controversy Team is responsible for the competent authority relationship between the United States and its treaty partners globally in both APA and MAP context.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years of tax experience in a Big 4 Accounting Firm or an established tax department of a top UK law firm, or at an overseas highly regarded legal practice.
2. Strong relevant corporate and/or indirect tax experience with a focus on tax controversy and/or transfer pricing.
3. Exceptional written and verbal English language skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong analytical skills coupled with a high level of commercial awareness.
2. Demonstrated ability of collaborating with multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams and ability to partner well with individuals at all levels within an organization.
3. Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous and rapidly changing business environment.
4. High work standards and attention to detail.

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Posted: December 20, 2024