Amazon is looking for an experienced Risk and Controllership Specialist to join the Tax Engine Business (TEB) team based in London. TEB is responsible for providing an end-to-end global transaction tax calculation solution (sales and use taxes, value-added taxes, goods and services taxes, and other consumption taxes) to Amazon and thousands of other merchants selling on Amazon marketplaces and other e-commerce platforms. The Tax Engine Business team is a part of The Global Tax Calculation Services Program.The successful candidate will be part of the internal PCTS (Product Classification and Taxonomy Services) Compliance and Controllership team under TEB responsible for ensuring internal processes are robust, controls are in place and operating effectively. Findings and actions will need to be presented to department leadership explaining the risks and potential exposure faced.The scope of this role will further include responding to queries and audits emanating from jurisdictional tax authorities and internal indirect tax teams, performing root cause analysis while leveraging extensive data sources and the ability to present internal departmental processes to both external and internal stakeholders. The candidate will be required to explain audit and risk-management concepts to both tax and non-tax colleagues and share best practices in a way that these can be used practically.The role will involve participating in cross-functional projects with global tax colleagues, centered on the tax classification process, providing guidance and assistance on risk management and SOx controls, and ensuring necessary controls are in place to support the successful launch of new projects.This position is office-based, with some flexibility to work remotely in exceptional circumstances in line with Amazon's current work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.Key job responsibilitiesPerform internal audits of departmental processes in line with audit best practiceIdentify process and controls weaknesses and propose viable actions to resolveReport findings on process gaps and actions to leadershipModel and forecast financial impacts of risks materializingRespond and action compliance and audit requests originating from both internal and external stakeholdersWork with partner teams to conduct internal reviews and risk assessmentsCollaborate with internal teams responsible for product classification to ensure products end up with the correct taxationProactively work with Business Partners on root cause analyses and solution implementationWork with internal stakeholders and department leaders on outlining and executing strategic initiatives in areas of risk management and process controlsCollaborate with Operations to model and drive process improvements and cost savings initiativesIdentify and track Indirect Tax legislation trends and compliance requirements globally to allow the team to proactively address any identified outstanding opportunitiesMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degreeKnowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced levelExperience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax departmentKnowledge of financial accounting and indirect taxProven ability in data-driven decision making and risk analysis as well as thinking strategicallyComfortable working in an ambiguous fast-paced environment, fast learner, independentExperience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)CPA or relevant Internal Audit CertificationIntermediate to advanced proficiency in SQLData analysis skills to identify trends and determine actionsAbility to develop new ideas and creative solutionsExperience working with tax laws across different jurisdictionsAmazon 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.
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