Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager, Intl Indirect Tax Controllership

Amazon is seeking an Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager to join our International Indirect Tax Controllership (IITXC) team. This team operates as a core component of the Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Basic qualifications: - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level - Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department - Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field, or experience communicating results to senior leadership - Bachelor's degree in Tax, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent Experience in large multinational business, with a significant portion in a VAT/GST planning, advisory, audit or assurance capacity. - Experience in global tax/law/accounting practice in indirect tax (VAT/GST) advisory or assurance. - Strong technical knowledge of indirect tax legislation across multiple urisdictions (focus on EU VAT legislation), with a track record of providing practical, business-focused advice to support operational and strategic decision-making. - Experience with assurance, control frameworks, or operational risk management, enabling effective review and validation of testing methodologies, evidence, and controls. - Experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments within large organizations or commercial marketplaces with complex indirect tax obligations. - Ability to analyze operational and transactional data to identify control gaps, weaknesses, or inconsistencies and formulate actionable risk mitigation recommendations. - Ability to read and interpret tax requirements documents and assess the accuracy and completeness of their implementation in operational systems and processes. - Experience working collaboratively and independently across functional boundaries with business operations, tax planning, tax compliance, internal audit, and risk/monitoring teams. Preferred: - Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language - Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, macros, SQL, visualization tools - Tableau, Quicksight, etc. - Master's degree (LL.M., M.Sc.) in Tax or Law; professional qualification such as CTA, ADIT, ACA, or ACCA. - Experience with EU VAT framework (EU Directives, DAC7, OSS/IOSS) and familiarity with the UK post-Brexit VAT regime. - Familiarity with SOX/internal controls testing, COSO framework, or similar risk and control methodologies. - Experience with e-commerce, digital marketplace, or platform business models and the associated indirect tax complexities. - Exposure to customs duties, digital services taxes, or withholding tax on digital transactions. - Strong interest in technology and AI; ability to work alongside technical colleagues on - automated control design or GenAI-assisted assurance workflows. - Experience presenting to VP/Director-level stakeholders or external regulators and auditors. - Project management experience or formal PM methodology (PMP, PRINCE2); ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver to deadlines. 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. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.