EU VAT Manager

Who you are

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex VAT regulations into clear, practical requirements that are easy to understand and implement
• Additionally, present with strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage both tax and non-tax professionals effectively
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Knowledge of complex EU VAT regulations
• Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language

What the job involves

• Amazon is seeking an exceptional VAT Manager to join its VAT advisory team, supporting Amazon Business with a primary focus on B2B EU VAT and invoicing matters
• The successful candidate will be motivated to develop a deep understanding of Amazon’s business model and end-to-end systems, take full ownership of projects, deliver results under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across business, finance, and technology teams
• Support the planning, coordination, and communication of business initiatives with VAT and tax dependencies
• Identify and assess risks and opportunities, applying sound judgment to inform decisions with financial, operational, and customer impact
• Partner closely with finance, business, and technology teams, including preparing clear and appropriate documentation to support analyses, decisions, and conclusions
• Communicate effectively and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Assist in engagements with external advisors and tax authorities