Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager – International Tax Controllership

About the role

Amazon is looking for an Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager to join the International Indirect Tax Controllership (IITXC) team. This position sits in the Second Line of Defense, providing independent oversight, assurance testing and risk reporting for Amazon’s global indirect tax operations (excluding North America).

Key responsibilities

• Execute deep‑dive reviews of indirect tax risk areas and business programs to map processes, systems and data flows.
• Design and perform independent testing of operating controls, selecting appropriate methodologies, evidence collection and sampling techniques.
• Analyze operational and transactional data to identify gaps, weaknesses or inconsistencies in the control environment.
• Interpret assurance testing results, collaborate with Tax Planning to assess risk impact and determine residual risk postures.
• Read and interpret indirect tax requirements, ensuring accurate implementation across operational processes.
• Partner with Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Internal Audit and operational risk teams to align controls with governance standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in indirect tax, tax risk management or related assurance functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex data and control frameworks.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with tax, audit and risk teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence global tax risk posture for a leading e‑commerce company.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to multiple business lines and regions.