Overview
Department:
– The corporate tax team is based in various locations worldwide; however, this role would be working mainly with the group tax function, which is based in Trafigura’s Amsterdam office.
– As a department, we are responsible for tax position of the Trafigura Group. This includes tax compliance, accounting, reporting and planning.
Main Purpose:
– The role will be to assist the Group Tax Manager with the tax accounting and tax compliance function.
Main responsibilities will be to ensure:
– The timely and accurate filing of the corporate income tax returns of the group and,
– Accurate tax accounting of the legal entities of the group.
– You will play a key role in corporate income tax accounting and direct tax compliance for multiple entities in different jurisdictions (no Indian taxation).
– This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ambitious, likes variety and has a strong drive to build and develop. A successful candidate will enjoy real value add to the business and great opportunities for the future.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Experience:
– Qualified ACA / ACCA / CA accountant.
– Experience with international tax compliance.
– Minimum 2 to 4 years post-qualification experience in similar positions or relevant role.
– Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting.
– Experience with extracting data from accounting systems
Skills:
– Microsoft Office knowledge with strong skills in Excel is required.
– Fluent English required, both written & verbal.
– Experience demonstrating skill performing basic analytical tasks (e.g., reconciling data, ensuring accuracy of data); maintaining numerous electronic and paper files; using basic office equipment.
Competencies:
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work with different (new) systems and processes
– Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
– Capable of working in groups as well as independently.
– Professional management of employee relationships at all levels.
– Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
– Team player with an enthusiastic approach to fresh challenges.
– Self-starter and pro-active.
Key Responsibilities:
– Preparation and submission of timely and accurate corporate income tax returns for group companies allocated to you, which includes below:
– Co-ordinating with tax advisors for preparation of tax return.
– Responding to the questions asked by tax advisors.
– Collation of data from various teams in order to understand nature of transaction so as to decide on taxability.
– Review of draft tax return prepared by tax advisors.
– Preparation of the monthly tax provisioning, including posting of the journals in the system.
– Ensure that tax provisions in the balance sheet are in line with management expectation as well as filed returns/ assessments.
– Control and oversight of the tax compliance process for companies for which local teams are responsible.
– Ensure that tax payments are made within the set deadlines.
– Assist in international tax audits/ assessments.
– Monitor & control of worldwide transfer pricing obligations.
– Assistance with preparation of transfer pricing data as and when required.
– Filing of taxable profit estimates.
– Manage extension of filing process and keep track of filing deadlines.
– Keep track of notice of objection periods and review of preliminary and final tax assessments.
– Other ad-hoc duties when required.