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Amazon Senior Tax Analyst, Tax, Amazon Tax in Bangalore, India
Description
Amazon India is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect tax to be based in Bengaluru. This position will be responsible for overseeing indirect tax matters related to planning opportunities, strategies, operations and policies. The person would provide in-house tax consulting related to the implementation of various business initiatives, including liaising with the various teams and departments. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality.
Key job responsibilities
The responsibilities of the ideal candidate will include the following:
• Analyzing business transactions and initiatives as it relates to marketplace and seller services initiatives, partnering with various teams and functioning as an in-house tax advisor
• Researching Indian GST and other indirect tax issues - working with outside advisers as necessary - as part of a global tax team
• Developing and evaluating Indian GST and other indirect tax planning opportunities and strategies
• Maintaining and communicating knowledge of past, present and potential future Indian indirect tax laws, regulations, rulings, procedures and court decisions
• Continues monitoring of applicability of various state specific regulatory requirement
• Assisting with managing relationships with outside tax consultants and regulatory authorities on an ongoing basis
• Work with compliance and tech teams ensure adequate information is being recorded in the systems as may be required for the purpose of GST compliance, audit and litigation
• This position interacts with the company’s international and Indian business and support units, so candidate should be able to work with cross-functional teams. The candidate must be able to communicate complex indirect tax concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals.
Basic Qualifications
Degree in law or accounting - chartered/cost accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of Indian indirect tax experience with public accounting firm, major law firm, and/or in industry, preferably a multinational corporation. The job requires excellent written and oral communication skills and an understanding of Indian tax laws, particularly indirect taxes. Should have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm and should have analytical as well as working knowledge of GST
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :
Degree in law or accounting - chartered/cost 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
Ability to understand and work with ERP systems
Should have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm or a large multinational organization and should have analytical as well as working knowledge of GST.