Sr. Manager, International Tax, Amazon

Amazon Core EU Sarl is looking for a Sr. Manager International Tax to support its European business operations. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality, functioning as a tax adviser and project supervisor. Primary duties include:

Planning and Execution:
• Researching advanced international tax issues – working with taxing authorities and outside advisers as necessary – as part of a tax team involved in supporting EU business initiatives
• Assist with developing and evaluating European planning opportunities providing benefits to the Company
• Assist with developing strategic and operational implementation work plans and ability to measure results against plans
• Assist with audits
• Assists with implementation of agreed-upon European tax strategies and projects
• Providing support to the U.S. based transfer pricing team
• Providing support to the Luxembourg accounting team responsible for accounting for intercompany transactions
• Managing and coordinating European tax audits, including audit preparation, responding to document requests, etc.
• Reviewing financial data for proper application of tax laws and advising on development and maintenance of accounting systems which provide tax information required to be reported
• Assisting with managing, coordinating and reviewing EU tax compliance and reporting obligations including local country statutory account tax provision and related disclosures and corporation tax returns. Includes developing recommendations for process improvements.
• Maintaining and communicating knowledge of past, present and potential future European corporate tax laws, regulations, rulings, procedures and court decisions
• Assisting with managing relationships with outside tax consultants and regulatory authorities on an ongoing basis
This position will be based in Luxembourg.

Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 8+ years of international income tax experience with a public accounting firm, major law firm, and/or in industry, preferably a multinational corporation.

Preferred Qualifications
• A degree in law or accounting
• Chartered 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

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