Senior VAT Manager EMEA, AWS

Overview

In this role, you will provide indirect tax advisory support for AWS in the EMEA region, focusing on VAT in EU/UK. You work closely with cross-functional teams to navigate multi-jurisdictional expansion, digital services, and supply chain considerations. You will influence tax strategy during new ventures, product launches, and cross-border activities, while engaging with tax authorities and shaping policy discussions. This position offers exposure to a broad regional footprint and a chance to impact how AWS scales its services and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect tax advisory for AWS in EMEA, including AWS services and related entities
• Drive tax requirements for geographic expansion and new ventures
• Advise on billing, pricing, user interface, and supply chain considerations
• Communicate changes in tax law and identify opportunities for the business
• Support tax registrations, audits, and high-level tax return reviews in collaboration with compliance
• Engage in public consultations and stakeholder workshops on indirect tax policy
• Coordinate with external advisers and internal teams to manage projects and workload
• Support cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional VAT considerations

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/alternative relevant business qualifications
• Excellent knowledge of VAT in EU/UK with advisory experience
• Experience in multinational activities within indirect tax (private sector, firm, or authorities)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Strong analytical skills and process/system understanding
• Ability to work independently and handle ambiguity

• analytical thinking
• project management
• independence with collaboration
• VAT advisory expertise in EU/UK
• experience with multinational cross-border transactions
• tax policy and regulatory analysis

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