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Informationen zur Position Jobtitel VAT Accountant Company Amazon.de GmbH Location DE-BY-Munich Contact URL www.amazon.de Amazon stellt weltweit Mitarbeiter mit den unterschiedlichsten Qualifikationen ein. Wir suchen die besten Talente. Apply now Amazon opened its virtual doors in Europe in October 1998 and strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything that they might want to buy online. Originally known as a bookseller, Amazon has dramatically expanded its range over the years to offer everything from DVD's to MP3's, Toys to Tools, Clothing to Computers and so much more. Amazon now has the requirement for a permanent VAT Accountant (m/f) for our growing in-house VAT Compliance team based in Munich. This position will have accounting and VAT filing responsibilities including preparation and filing of VAT returns in multiple jurisdictions and reconciling VAT Balance Sheet accounts and supporting internal and external audits. This position will also be involved in multiple simultaneous new cross-functional business project launches that have impact on the Tax function and require project management ability, understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness. This person will be expected to take responsibility of VAT filings and assist with compliance tasks, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organization. Responsibilities include: * Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns (including running reports from multiple systems, analysis of data, liaison with AP and AR teams, creation and upload of journals) * Preparation and review of month-end accounting and account reconciliations * Preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders * Tax, regulatory, statistical and internal audit filings and similar * Responsibility for improving VAT accounting processes and controls for a company with a high volume of transactions * Assist in the administration of the month end close process for the VAT team ensuring that relevant US and EU deadlines are met and looking for ways to improve the process * Actively participate in cross functional project launches from scoping through to testing and launch The ideal candidates will be/have: * Accounting qualification or degree * Experience in VAT compliance to deadlines * Analytical and compliance skills * Understanding of accounting methods and systems * Demonstrated ability participating in milestone driven projects * A strong desire to exceed expectations * Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills * Strong organisational and Project management skills * A team player who is confident in communicating with others and able to work within a team, taking ownership and responsibility for their work under minimal supervision * Organised and methodical. * Strong attention to detail. * Strong MS Excel skills * Good communication and personal skills with a hands-on attitude. * The ability to take ownership of their work, initiate and implement change, and demonstrate a problem solving approach. * Able to work to tight deadlines, and under pressure Preferred Qualifications * CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar cred