Tax Planning Specialist, Amazon Stores Tax Planning

Job Description:

Join our dynamic Tax Planning team and contribute to strategic initiatives that maximize value for our company. In this role, you will support the development of tax planning solutions tailored to the upcoming Brazilian Tax Reform and our evolving business needs, contributing to one of the most significant fiscal transformations in Brazil's history.

You will analyze complex tax laws, regulations, and incentives to identify opportunities to optimize our company's tax position across the reform transition period. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders - including Finance, Business, Legal, and Technology teams - you will support the alignment of tax planning strategies with broader business objectives and growth initiatives. You will assist in the implementation of approved tax planning strategies, ensuring proper execution and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines solid technical tax knowledge with analytical rigor, is comfortable working in ambiguity, and can translate complex regulatory changes into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key job responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to optimize tax efficiency and minimize the organization's tax liabilities.

- Analyze the company's operations, transactions, and financial data to identify opportunities for tax savings and strategic planning.

- Stay up-to-date on changes in Brazilian tax laws, regulations, and incentives, and assess their impact on the business, with particular focus on the ongoing Tax Reform transition.

- Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and business teams to support the alignment of tax planning with the company's broader business objectives.

- Prepare tax planning analyses, recommendations, and supporting documentation for review by senior team members and leadership.

- Assist in the implementation of approved tax planning strategies, ensuring proper documentation and execution.

A day in the life
This position is not directly involved in day-to-day indirect taxes compliance but is responsible for delivering the advisory planning, real time coordination, and communication of various tax-related projects across regions, including supporting engagements and negotiations with external advisors, government bodies, tax authorities, and auditors

Candidate Requirements:

- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
- Experience with accounting concepts and tax regulations, laws and standards
- Experience liaising with tax authorities including responding to audits and information requests
- Advanced to Fluent in English
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Tax experience with a significant amount of time providing technical guidance experience

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