Tax Manager , Indirect Tax Planning

Amazon India is seeking a Tax Manager- Indirect Tax to be based in Bengaluru. This position will be responsible for providing will be responsible for overseeing indirect tax matters related to planning opportunities, strategies, operations and policies across India and ANZSEA regions. The person would provide in-house tax consulting related to the implementation of various business initiatives, including liaising with the various teams and departments in India and the U.S. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality.

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 GST and other indirect tax issues - working with outside advisers as necessary - as part of a global tax team
• Developing and evaluating 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
• Monitoring of applicability of various state specific regulatory requirements
• 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 Tax compliance, audit and litigation.

This position interacts with the company’s U.S. and local business and support units. The candidate should be able to work well 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

- 6+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Experience an indirect tax role in a multinational and/or professional organization
- Experience researching indirect tax issues including taxability of products and services.
- Degree in law or accounting - Chartered/Cost accountant (or equivalent)

Preferred qualifications

- Understanding of accounting concepts preferred
- Able to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations
- Excellent Excel and general computer skills
- Ability to understand and work with ERP systems
- Analytical, problem solver and comfortable in working with technology teams.

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