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Career Category FinanceJoin Amgenxe2x80x99s Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youxe2x80x99re part of something bigger, itxe2x80x99s because you are. Our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patients living with serious illnessesxe2x80x94drives all that we do.Since 1980, wexe2x80x99ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worldxe2x80x99s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas xe2x80x93Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Diseasexe2x80x93 we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youxe2x80x99ll 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, youxe2x80x99ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Tax Senior ManagerWhat you will doLetxe2x80x99s do this. Letxe2x80x99s change the world. In this vital role you will the Senior Manager, VAT will provide a wide variety of VAT and GST advice for Amgen entities globally. The Senior Manager will drive and develop a successful global VAT strategy. Key activities include giving advice on VAT and GST implications of new transactions and deals the business is undertaking, leading the response to VAT and GST audits, process improvement and automation, and advising on complex compliance activities. In addition, the Senior Manager will play a key role in providing the upgrade of Amgenxe2x80x99s ERP system and future maintenance. An important part of the role will involve building relationships and working closely with various functions.ResponsibilitiesMap VAT processes and design for improvementSupport business growth and advice the business on new transactions and dealsAct as subject matter expert for VAT and GST in the group, being the xe2x80x98go-toxe2x80x99 person for queriesProvide VAT and GST advice on various international tax projects, as needed and perform adequate research of VAT and GST issues as they arise and prepare memos to support tax positions.Work closely with finance & DTI colleagues across different business units and functions to have our SAP system continuously improved.Monitor indirect tax law changes and provide updates on current and upcoming global legislationPerform other job-related duties as necessary.Assist in VAT audit work as required.AuthorityTakes decisions and control within company guidelinesSuggests new approaches and innovative ideas to make existing processes and structure more efficientOutputsVAT and GST planning advisory (documented as needed)Support work in VAT auditsContribute to VAT automation effortsDesign improved VAT processesWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of Tax experience ORMasterxe2x80x99s degree and 8 to 10 years of Tax experience ORBachelorxe2x80x99s degree and 10 to 14 years of Tax experience ORDiploma and 14 to 18 years of Tax experiencePreferred Qualifications:Academic degree or equivalent diploma in Accounting / Finance, Tax Law or Tax EconomicsExperience in a VAT 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 solid understanding of cross-border VAT/GST outside of EU is requiredDemonstrated capability to learn quickly, being open and flexible to changes, in a multi-national environmentHigh level of analytical skills and attention to detailPro-activeness in approach to problem solving and technical researchAbility to express ideas and simplify complex issues are essentialStrong oral as well as written English communicationStrong interpersonal skills, great teammate, and highly customer focusedStrong digital literacy with emphasis on SAPExperience in VAT within an international tax departmentExperience in Pharmaceutical IndustryMaster degree in Business Taxation or equivalentHigh level in local language or any other major languageCompetenciesDemonstrates written and oral communication and collaboration skills and abilitiesDemonstrates results orientation and reliabilityApplies a customer focus to all activitiesRoutinely analyses and solves problemsDemonstrates sustained excellence in producing accurate and detailed work with a given deadlineServes as a role model for Amgen ValuesWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, wexe2x80x99ll support your journey every step of the way.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation..

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