Description Revolutionize global tax strategy by providing critical financial guidance and compliance support for AWS's international operations. You'll be the key strategic partner helping the business track and manage its growing VAT receivables and while driving solutions to scale VAT refund requests in complex countries. You will be the critical link between AWS's global business operations and tax compliance, leveraging your expertise to navigate intricate international tax landscapes. Your strategic insights will help mitigate the cost that VAT leakage represents, in order for the business to use the cash to continue expanding globally. Key job responsibilities - End-to-end ownership and management of material VAT/GST cash recovery in complex countries. Working with regional/in country compliance specialists to solve ongoing challenges with respect to pending VAT/GST refunds - Work with VAT/GST compliance and planning teams to document a refund 'standard operating procedure' across all 'challenging' VAT/GST jurisdictions - Ensure all refunds mitigate any VAT leakage to maximize cash benefit to business - Deliver improved VAT/GST cash refund timelines in targeted countries - Work with partner teams across tax, accounting, legal and FinOps to ensure a robust 'refund readiness' process is in place with respect to known VAT refund audit data requests from tax authorities - Maintain comprehensive global VAT receivables register and track aging of receivables. - Document all efforts and actions taken by teams to obtain VAT refunds globally - Prepare detailed status reports on VAT refund initiatives by region (Americas, APAC, EMEA) - Maintain audit trail of correspondence with tax authorities - Create and update process documentation for - Track key milestones and deadlines for refund applications - Collaborate with accounting teams to reconcile VAT receivable balances quarterly - Work with tax compliance teams to validate receivable amounts and classifications - Partner with tax planning teams to assess recoverability and timing expectations - Update financial systems with current VAT receivable positions - Prepare quarter-over-quarter variance analysis and explanations - Coordinate with regional tax teams on refund claim preparation and submission - Interface with accounting teams on GL reconciliations and journal entries - Support tax compliance teams with documentation requirements - Establish KPIs and metrics to measure refund progress - Develop action plans to accelerate delayed refunds - Identify opportunities to streamline VAT refund processes - Implement controls to prevent future receivables accumulation - Key Deliverables will include monthly VAT receivables and payables dashboard, quarterly reconciliation reports with accounting and tax teams, quarterly summary of refund achievements and outstanding balances, risk assessment reports for aged receivables A day in the life Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive tax management. You'll dive deep into international tax regulations, engage with diverse teams, and develop innovative solutions that support AWS's continued growth. About the team We are a collaborative, globally distributed team of tax professionals who share a passion for solving complex financial challenges. Our group thrives on innovation, mutual support, and a shared commitment to driving AWS's strategic objectives through expert tax guidance. 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 researching indirect tax issues including taxability of products and services. - Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent Preferred Qualifications - LL.M. (Taxation) - Experience in supporting audit defense Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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