DESCRIPTION
Amazon's diverse business requires Indirect Tax (ITX) filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an enthusiastic Indirect Tax Compliance Tax Intern to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in Bangalore, India. The Amazon Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment. This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of various APAC ITX returns and related filings. This position may also assist in the provision of data to tax authorities and other ITX compliance actions relating to Amazon or third-party sellers.
Work may also include some mainstream ITX compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in ITX Compliance and Controllership as well as Tax and the wider business – you will need a basic understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work. You may also be involved in projects that have a ITX compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the Indirect Tax Compliance Intern will be required to:
Work may also include some mainstream ITX compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in ITX Compliance and Controllership as well as Tax and the wider business – you will need a basic understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work. You may also be involved in projects that have a ITX compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the Indirect Tax Compliance Intern will be required to:
- Prepare, analyse and submit APAC ITX returns and related filings;
- Assist with ITX registrations across various jurisdictions;
- Assist in the mapping of ITX processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for ITX issues;
- Prepare or review month-end ITX account reconciliations;
- Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
- Provide ITX compliance support to colleagues throughout the business wherever required
- Participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing;
- Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to ITX compliance processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Business fluent in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Intern working under CA Articleship program and have experience of 1 year.
- Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach
- Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment
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