(Global Petroleum Gas) Global Tax Compliance and Reporting Specialist

• Use your major global energy company experience and proven demonstrated ability to drive global consistency.
  
• Possess deep financial management skills and overall business acumen.
  
• You possess a strong understanding of financial accounting principles, preferably under IFRS although equivalent experience with other generally accepted accounting principles will be considered.
  
• You have an analytical mind set, process orientation, organized and structured approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure.
  
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and interest in building an effective internal network.
  
• You have an excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic.
  
• In addition, you will be expected to:
  
• Performs functions common to a GTC&R Specialist role.
  
• Implement Tax Policy and protocols for the administration of all tax compliance and tax accounting matters globally and for ad hoc projects.
  
• Represent the Controller s Division and the Senior Vice President of Finance, Strategy and Development in tax related matters.
  
• Oversee income tax compliance globally, including exercising key quality controls, and is the global process owner for income tax accounting and tax compliance, which includes direct and indirect taxes.
  
• You will define, document, and implement operating procedures globally and maintain effective controls over tax accounting and tax compliance.
  
• Support Management in making decisions on complex and technical tax matters including accounting judgments with respect to uncertain tax positions and realization of deferred tax assets, while ensuring auditable documentation is maintained.
  
• Perform the role of a subject matter expert on accounting for income taxes and reporting disclosures related to income taxes.
  
• Identify tax issues with respect to tax compliance and income tax accounting, provide advice and identify solutions which are communicated to relevant stakeholders for execution.
  
• Liaise throughout the financial, accounting and reporting teams and builds collaborative relationships with joint venture and subsidiary Controller/Finance organizations.
  
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with subsidiary and joint venture finance and tax staff as well as service providers and interact regularly with the Tax Counsel.
  
• Ensure the accuracy of the tax figures and estimates included within planning, financial reporting, mergers & acquisitions analysis and financial models for transactions and business investments.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or a degree in a relevant field from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred and certifications such as a CPA or a CA is highly desirable.
  
• Minimum of ten years experience in complex, multinational global tax matters (US., EU, UK, APAC, MENA) and deep experience with tax accounting; understanding of Saudi Arabia tax Laws is preferable.
  

Benefits