Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager

About the role

Amazon is looking for an Indirect Tax Risk & Assurance Manager to join the International Indirect Tax Controllership (IITXC) team. This position is part of the Second Line of Defense within Amazon's Tax Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) Program, providing independent oversight and assurance testing for international indirect tax operations.

Key responsibilities

• Execute deep‑dive reviews of specific indirect tax risk areas and business programs to understand processes, systems, data flows, and controls.
• Design and perform independent testing of operating controls, including methodology evaluation, evidence collection, and sampling techniques.
• Analyze operational and transactional data to identify gaps or weaknesses in the control environment and provide actionable recommendations.
• Interpret results of assurance testing, assess risk profiles with Tax Planning, and determine residual risk postures.
• Read and interpret indirect tax requirements and assess their implementation accuracy across operational processes.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of international indirect tax regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and assurance testing in a large, complex organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Internal Audit, and operational risk teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on control effectiveness.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence tax risk posture across Amazon’s global business.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional tax and risk teams.
• Exposure to a wide range of international tax programs and controls.