Description Amazon’s vision is to be Earth's most customer-centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's diverse online business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions across Europe and creates specific VAT compliance obligations relating to third parties (3P) that sell via our websites. These 3P obligations are the responsibility of the European VAT Compliance & Controllership team (VAT C&C). We are open to looking at candidates in both Munich & Barcelona. The role will involve working within the part of the team that is responsible for checking the VAT compliance status of our 3P sellers, providing 3P data to tax authorities, and controlling the access of 3P sellers to our websites. Work may also include some mainstream VAT compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in VAT C&C as well as Tax and the wider business – you will need an understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work. You may also be involved in projects that have a VAT compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organization. Please provide your CV in English and German Key job responsibilities Working within the EMEA VAT C&C team: · Build and maintain relationships with the German Tax Authorities in German. (C1 Level Proficiency) · Provide transactional and other data to tax authorities in respect of 3P sellers; · Manage and control access of 3P sellers to Amazon marketplaces based on VAT compliance status and requests from tax authorities; · Respond to VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across Europe; · Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis; · Provide support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups; · Participate in cross-functional projects; · Actively map VAT compliance processes and identify areas for improvement. Basic Qualifications - Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including excellent command English and German. - Organized, analytical and methodical with strong attention to detail. - Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem solving approach. - Clear, crisp, and proactive documentation of operational procedures required to tackle known risk related patterns. Preferred Qualifications - Ability to effectively manage time, and individually prioritize multiple tasks of competing priority. - Strong computer, particularly MS Excel skills. - A strong desire to drive results and exceed expectations. - Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards. - A proven team player with a hands-on team-oriented attitude. - Technical background and programming (SQL, VBA, Python etc.). Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy\_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d