Career CategoryFinanceJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you are part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission - to serve patients living with serious illnesses - drives all that we do.Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas - Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease - we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Manager Indirect Tax ComplianceWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. For this new role, we are seeking an Indirect Tax Compliance Manager to assist establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on VAT and GST compliance across multiple regions and managing Amgen’s VAT/GST compliance. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of indirect tax operations and driving compliance efficiency.The successful candidate will be a strong team player with a passion for technology, automation, and process excellence.ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Risk ManagementEnsure accurate and timely VAT filings and reporting in line with global and regional regulations.Monitor VAT/GST changes and assess impact on compliance processes and technology set-up.Proactively manage risks and establish strong internal controls.Partner with regional finance and tax to ensure local compliance requirements are met consistently.Technology & Process TransformationAssist with implementation of automation tools and maintenance of an indirect tax engine to streamline VAT compliance processes.Work on process improvementsCollaborate with IT and external vendors.Team & Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a trusted collaborator to tax, finance, and business partners on VAT/GST compliance matters.As Manager Indirect Tax Compliance you will be reporting to the Senior Manager Indirect Tax Compliance.OutputsVAT / GST compliance filings and related paymentsMaintain indirect tax technology set-upRoll out processQualificationsThe knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.Minimum RequirementsDoctorate degree and 5+ year of tax experience ORMaster’s degree and 8+ years of tax experience ORBachelor’s degree and 10 +years of tax experiencePreferred RequirementsAcademic degree or equivalent diploma in Accounting / Finance, Tax Law or Tax EconomicsA minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a VAT compliance and/or advisory role with an emphasis on supply chain/manufacturing within the Big Four accounting firms or within a financial/tax department of a large multi-national companyExperience of EU VAT alongside a working knowledge of cross-border VAT/GST outside of EU is requiredDemonstrated capability to learn quickly, being open and flexible to changes, in a multi-national environmentAttention to detailPro-activeness in approach to problem solving and technical researchStrong interpersonal skills, team player, and highly customer focusedStrong computer skills with emphasis on SAP, S/4 Hana DRC and VertexExperience in VAT and GST within an international VAT compliance teamExperience in Pharmaceutical IndustryHigh level in local language or any other major languageCompetenciesDemonstrates written and oral communication and collaboration skillsIs results oriented and reliableApplies a customer focus to the compliance related activitiesRoutinely analyses and solves problemsWorks accurately and detailed within a given deadline.