VAT Manager – Indirect Tax (Germany & EU)

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join Amazon's Pan‑EU Indirect Tax Planning and Advisory team, reporting to the Senior VAT Country Manager DACH. The role primarily supports Amazon Retail but may also assist other business areas as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance on legislative requirements, case‑law developments and legal compliance for new product and business launches.
• Maintain regular collaboration and communication with German tax authorities (Finanzamt) and, where applicable, Swiss and Austrian tax authorities.
• Act as a strategic business partner to finance, legal, accounting and technology teams.
• Engage regularly with senior business leaders, offering insights and managing external advisers.
• Leverage process and technology solutions, including emerging generative AI tools, to improve tax operations.

Required profile

• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in German (essential) and proficient in English.
• Self‑starter, proactive and comfortable working with tax‑related technology.
• Experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of German VAT and EU VAT regulations.
• Familiarity with Austrian and Swiss VAT (preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.