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Senior Indirect Tax Analyst, Taxonomy

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Amazon

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
English
Required
Other languages
Portuguese
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- 5+ years of Brazilian Indirect Tax experience or EU VAT esperience working in Big 4 advisory firm, law firm, or multi-national tax department

- Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Law, Economics, Business Administration or related field

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Nice to have

- Indirect Tax knowledge (ICMS, IPI, PIS and COFINS);

- Experience with Brazilian Tax Reform (Complementary Law 214/2025) - CBS, IBS, IS implementation

- Experience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)

- Experience in tax content development, rule creation, or tax research management for technology platforms

- Fluency in Portuguese

- Proficiency in other languages would be an advantage

The role

The Tax Engine team is hiring a Sr. Indirect Tax expert with deep Brazil and/or Europe expertise - in particular Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain - to join our Global Tax Calculation Services team based in Barcelona. The Global Tax Calculation Services Program is comprised of tax professionals and software engineers that are responsible for providing end-to-end global transaction tax calculation solutions (sales and use taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes).

The individual in this role will contribute with critical tax research and classification work for Brazil’s complex Indirect Tax landscape and for Europe VAT product and services taxability research, taking ownership on end-to-end cross-functional tax-related projects and process improvements. This position will work closely with local business partners and rest of members of the tax department providing guidance and support to Global Product Classification. The role also requires fluent communication with Product Classification Specialists to provide support on their specific needs to be incorporated into the technical solutions.

This position is office-based. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.

What you'll do

Key job responsibilities

* Supporting and maintaining local and global Indirect Tax content across Europe

* Conducting comprehensive ICMS tax research across all 27 Brazilian states, including intrastate and interstate rate scenarios

* Determining CST (Tax Situation Code) and cClassTrib (Tax Classification Code) combinations as mandatory inputs for Brazilian government Tax Calculator API

* Supporting dual tax regime operations during the 2026-2032 transition period in Brazil

* Supporting and providing ongoing maintenance and enhancements to tax calculation software;

* Translating complex tax legislation into technical requirements for Engineering, Applied Science, and Product teams

* Providing support to the end-to-end Global transaction tax calculation solutions for a broad array of products and services

* Supporting internal and external Audits

* Providing technical advice on indirect tax rates applicable to Amazon’s catalogue based on the research of tax laws, regulations and jurisdiction changes

* Supporting local business partners and tax department members with decisions on product taxability matters

* Participating in team operational excellence programs and process improvements

* Actively participate in selected projects throughout their life-cycle

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About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

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