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Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Tax Manager, Direct tax, for role based in Delhi. The candidate must be comfortable directly liaising with various business teams within the company with an aim of gaining a deep understanding of the business vision and model in order to develop comprehensive tax solutions in support of the business, develop tax requirements that clearly articulate such solutions, and drive the implementation of the tax requirements. This position will primarily support a variety of business teams on Indian direct tax matters and the ideal candidate will have experience evaluating issues specifically related to cloud business in India. This candidate will also work closely with other members of the global tax department to communicate current and future business plans, obtain cross functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination of cross functional tax solutions. This candidate would be required to own and lead projects.
· External Job Description
Primary job duties include:
– Providing direct tax subject matter expertise to various business lines including Business Development, Marketing, Legal, Customer Service, and various product groups.
– Reviewing new business initiatives by Amazon and assisting with identifying direct tax impacts on the business.
– Providing end-to-end tax requirements for projects and business initiatives, the candidate will work closely with other tax team members to scope these requirements.
– Researching and advising on various direct tax matters for residents and non-residents (examples – withholding tax position, tax treaty position, permanent establishment position etc.).
– Working closely with internal tax teams like Indirect tax, Transfer Pricing and Tax Reporting, and external advisors, for review of tax impacts on business, tax compliance and forms, agreement, and such other documentation.
– Drafting FIN 48 memos for internal tax reporting purposes.
– Support on tax compliance review initiatives.
– Reviewing and supporting any India related investments / acquisitions
– Review of contracts supporting various businesses from tax standpoint
-Assisting with managing relationships with outside tax consultants and regulatory authorities on an ongoing basis
-Managing and coordinating tax audits, including audit preparation, responding to document requests, Litigation support etc, as may be required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
. A Chartered Accountant by qualification with Graduation degree and 7+ years of direct tax and M&A experience in public accounting firm, large multinational or professional services firm
· Thorough technical knowledge of Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & DTAA), Corporate Law & International Tax
. Handson experience and Knowledge of international tax issues and double tax treaties
· Basic knowledge of Indirect tax, FEMA and Transfer Pricing
· General business awareness
· Good Excel, presentation and report writing skills
· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
· Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
· Excellent Excel and general computer skills
· Excellent drafting skills to be able to communicate complex tax ideas and analysis in plain English language to business groups being supported
· Work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Preferred Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex, milestone driven projects – including the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
· Demonstrated ability to manage others, both directly and indirectly, and to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
· Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, is organized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and is able to deliver on tight deadlines.
· Able to work in a fast paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment
· Able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
· Able to analyze and review statutes, regulations, and case law and then extract data and make appropriate recommendations.
· Effective interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oral communication skills
· Organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and ability to work independently in a high pressure environment
· The ability to conceptualize and manage multiple projects
· Bias for action and ability to prioritize
· Understanding of accounting concepts preferred
· Quicker learner with a positive ‘can do attitude, proactive and believes in simplifying things to support the business
· Partner well with people at all levels within an organization


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