Amazon is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst to focus on EU income tax reporting and compliance. This position will be primarily responsible for local country tax reporting (EU direct tax returns & tax accounting) as well as the international aspects of the US GAAP worldwide income tax provision. This position will also be responsible for supporting the US and international tax controversy teams on audits and the international tax team on the compliance and reporting aspects of projects (including M&A and integration).
Primary job duties include:
Responsible for Luxembourg income tax return compliance
Responsible for Luxembourg income tax accounting under Luxembourg and US GAAP.
Review tax planning ideas to determine impacts to worldwide tax provision
Review international aspects of Amazon’s worldwide tax provision
Research effects of various international transactions
Support international tax compliance and reporting aspects of mergers and acquisitions (due diligence and integration)
Support US and international tax controversy teams on tax audits
Drive process improvements and coordinate with Tax Technology Team to facilitate streamlining and automation of recurring calculations
Management of outside service providers
Basic Qualifications
In total of 5+ years of direct tax compliance/tax accounting experience
University Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Solid knowledge of general income taxation concepts
Knowledge of accounting for income taxes under US GAAP, IFRS, or equivalent required
Ability to work independently and pay close attention to details
Fluency in English and French or German
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in Tax desirable or equivalent University Degree
Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or equivalent preferred
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
Working experience in tax both in Luxembourg and abroad
Strong project management skills
Strong tax operational background and ability to drive process improvements
Experience with Oracle Financial Applications helpful