Senior Indirect Tax Analyst, International Indirect Tax Compliance

Overview

In this role you support Amazon’s ITX Compliance function in London, focusing on indirect tax contingencies across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. You will leverage AI-assisted tooling to manage the FAS5 quarterly close and US GAAP ASC 450 matters, shaping how reserve positions are tracked and reported. You collaborate with regional leaders to drive data-driven, compliant processes and continuous improvement. This is a high-visibility opportunity to deepen contingency accounting expertise and contribute to automation-focused programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the quarterly FAS5 close cycle for indirect tax contingencies across EMEA, LATAM & APAC, including data validation and multi-regional reporting
• Review and challenge indirect tax reserve and watch-list positions to align with ASC 450 recognition thresholds
• Prepare director- and VP-level reporting packs with variance analysis and data quality checks
• Coordinate with issue owners and Central VAT Accounting teams to resolve data gaps and classification issues
• Maintain and improve FAS5 portal workflows, manage access, and automate recurring tasks using Excel, FAS5 portal, and AI-assisted tools
• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation across jurisdictions and assess impact on reserves and watch-lists
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting reserve positions, including technical memos and exposure analyses
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and respond to audit queries related to the FAS5 process
• Support broader ITX Financial Health activities including VAT reconciliation and ageing analysis

Key requirements

• Bachelor degree
• Strong understanding of tax compliance principles, regulations, and reporting across jurisdictions
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department
• Experience with an EMEA focus
• Experience in a compliance-focused tax role in a multinational or professional organization

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Knowledge of data-focused tools (Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight)
• Experience with tax software and portals (FAS5)
• Excel proficiency

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