Position Summary
Manage, coordinate, and support Director of Tax with the Global tax function.
Essential Job Functions
General: Authority
• Assist in local jurisdictions tax health check reviews in order to proactively identify
issues prior to audits and for monitoring purposes.
• Monitor and progress tax audits globally.
• Prepare and compile documentation request from taxing authorities during examinations or reviews.
• Prepare summarized issues matrix to identify and alert management of tax risks and work with Director of Tax to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate and assist the Marketing and Finance Departments with bid information and tax summaries. To update memorandums on local country tax structures and prepare guidance on new jurisdictions tax structures.
• Maintain and review the Global tax compliance including the filing of tax returns and other statutory periodic filings.
• Work with other departments in order to obtain the information necessary to comply with local reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor significant tax projects with external tax advisers.
• To review and compile tax information from regional finance managers on a continual basis with high emphasis on quarterly close, annual tax returns, tax audits, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Tax policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of the Company’s tax disclosures for US GAAP reporting purposes.
• Supervise, train and monitor Tax Staff with ongoing tax projects.
• To manage the Global Transfer Pricing policies and procedures for the Group.
Key Performance Indicators
• Policy & Procedure – The ability to understand, comply with and promote all Company policies, procedures and processes.
• Communication – The extent to which he/she seeks guidance from and reports regularly to the Director of Tax as well as interaction with other departments within the Company.
• Quality of Work – The ability to meet deadlines. The ability to manage all sensitive data in a confidential and professional manner. Being able to provide accurate, quality information (reports, payroll, spreadsheets etc.) when requested, within specified timescales. The extent to which any work has to be redone. Accuracy of the maintenance of any computerized database and the hard copy filing system in relation to his/her area of responsibility.
• Teamwork – The willingness to provide support to others within the department thus promoting teamwork – and to those within the Company who seek Tax support or advice.
• Development – Uses his/her initiative in order to find ways to enhance existing processes documents etc. Open minded regarding improvements and suggestions.
• Cost Control – Demonstrates an effective cost control approach towards his/her work tasks (in accordance with budgeted figures where applicable).
Training & Qualifications
Education:
• Must have a bachelor degree, Masters in Tax, or LLM in Tax.
Professional Experience:
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must have willingness to learn new skills.
• Must have willingness to perform necessary tasks hands on.
• Must possess strong working knowledge of all Global tax issues (direct taxes, service tax, withholding tax, individual tax, etc.).
• Must be able to provide accurate quality information and reports when requested and within specified timelines.
• Must be open minded regarding improvements and suggestions.
• Must be able to identify tax issues and develop a solution to minimize costs/exposure to Company.
• Must be familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer skills.
• Must possess strong international tax experiences.
• Oilfield service experiences a significant plus.
• Public accounting experiences a plus.
• Minimum 6-8 years experience in tax, preferably a combination of Big Four Public Firm, public company, and oilfield services.
• Must possess ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Must possess a proven track record to work independently and with a team.
Licenses, Certificates, Credentials and Other Requirements:
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent a significant plus.
• Medical Certificates needed as required by local regulations.
• Must pass Company Medical Examinations and random drug tests.
• References and background checks completed to the satisfaction of the company.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.