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Amazon Tax Manager, Mexico Tax Planning Team in Mexico City, Mexico
Description
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to focus on Mexico Tax Audit and Planning activities for Amazon Mexico. This position will be based in Mexico office. The position will be part of a team that works closely with business partners and members of the Corporate Teams. This function is critical to ensuring Controls, Audits and Business Processes are well placed, and that the relevant tax technical analysis of such activities are properly documented. The ideal candidate will have in-depth Mexico indirect taxes technical knowledge with experience on Tax Audits and evaluating and advising on international business initiatives and proposals. Candidate must be able to work closely with members across a global tax department as well as non-tax stakeholder teams (e.g., Accounting, Legal, Finance), and communicate business plans, obtain tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination and execution of cross-functional tax solutions in a sustainable manner. Candidate must be able to communicate, both in writing and orally, complex tax concepts in ways that are understandable and useful to non-tax professionals.
Key job responsibilities
• Management and coordination of Audits, Litigation and Tax Projects.
• Ensuring Key Controls and Risk Management Processes are detailed and implemented, minimizing risk and exposure to penalties;
• Overseeing the receipt; managing, tracking, of inquiries and communications to business teams and stakeholders.
• Identifying and tracking new legislation, planning and policy trends.
• Working with partner teams to conduct internal reviews and risk assessments.
• Providing Mexico indirect tax planning inputs to both local and global projects.
• Drafting tax technical memos and opinions.
• Liaising with advisors and tax authorities on matters relating to Mexico tax planning.
• Analyzing and supporting legislative changes for Mexico tax field that impact Amazon’s businesses;
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Mexico City, DIF, MEX
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Experience with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Essbase and Oracle Financial Applications
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
Bachelor's degree or certificate of completion of studies required
Fluent in both, English and Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, or J.D.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.