Job Description
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.
We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, ****** orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs and planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: Tax Accountant
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and file corporate tax returns accurately and on time, and arrange for tax payments to be made
- Prepare and file other periodic direct and indirect tax returns, e.g. VAT/GST, WHT, etc. and ensure that all payments are made accurately and on time
- Review and ensure that all positions taken in filed tax returns are adequately supported and documented so that all tax submissions are “audit ready”
- Assist with the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation and reports
- Support the tax assessment/audit process and other tax controversy matters, e.g. prepare analyses and reports, compile documentation, etc.
- Analyze and understand tax risks, ensure these are clearly communicated to management, and recommend and implement mitigations
- Identify and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of tax compliance and reporting processes
- Understand and keep up to date with all tax laws and regulations in so far as they impact the Tax Accountant’s portfolio
- Ensure full compliance with all tax laws and Petrofac Group policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure that any deviations are corrected promptly and adverse consequences to the organization are mitigated
- Address ad-hoc tax-related queries from colleagues and support ad-hoc tax projects as required
- Ensure that accounting entries in relation to tax are properly made
- Actively manage external tax advisers, their fees and performance, supporting the delivery of the tax fees budget of the business unit.
- Operate a continuously effective financial controls framework to ensure the integrity of the books of accounts of the AS business unit
- Monitor the financial statements risks associated with tax and respond by ensuring the appropriate financial controls are designed, implemented, and operated effectively to provide reasonable assurance on the integrity of the financial statements
- Assess opportunities to optimize the financial controls framework
- Deliver timely, accurate, meaningful and “right first time” support for periodic tax reporting for the AS business unit, e.g. cash tax forecasting, tax compliance tracker, etc.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
- Degree level education
- Chartered Accountant or CA intermediate qualification (Preferred)
- Tax professional with good working knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, and relevant in-house experience
- Good accounting knowledge
- Special knowledge of Indian Tax (CIT, GST, TDS etc.)
- Experience in Oracle ERP
- Good knowledge in Excel
- Reporting writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with all areas of the business and to communicate with colleagues and build effective relationships
- Ability to critically analyze current work methods and suggest and rapidly implement successful changes
- Strong verbal and written communication in English
- 2-3 years experience with a Multinational Company.
- Experience within EPC or Oilfield will be an added advantage
- Ability to work effectively as part of a global virtual team
- Deadline focused, thrives in a high-pressure environment
- Resilient, ability to manage and work autonomously
- Diligent and dependable, works with a high degree of attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to do all requested ad-hoc work
We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, ****** orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs and planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: Tax Accountant
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and file corporate tax returns accurately and on time, and arrange for tax payments to be made
- Prepare and file other periodic direct and indirect tax returns, e.g. VAT/GST, WHT, etc. and ensure that all payments are made accurately and on time
- Review and ensure that all positions taken in filed tax returns are adequately supported and documented so that all tax submissions are “audit ready”
- Assist with the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation and reports
- Support the tax assessment/audit process and other tax controversy matters, e.g. prepare analyses and reports, compile documentation, etc.
- Analyze and understand tax risks, ensure these are clearly communicated to management, and recommend and implement mitigations
- Identify and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of tax compliance and reporting processes
- Understand and keep up to date with all tax laws and regulations in so far as they impact the Tax Accountant’s portfolio
- Ensure full compliance with all tax laws and Petrofac Group policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure that any deviations are corrected promptly and adverse consequences to the organization are mitigated
- Address ad-hoc tax-related queries from colleagues and support ad-hoc tax projects as required
- Ensure that accounting entries in relation to tax are properly made
- Actively manage external tax advisers, their fees and performance, supporting the delivery of the tax fees budget of the business unit.
- Operate a continuously effective financial controls framework to ensure the integrity of the books of accounts of the AS business unit
- Monitor the financial statements risks associated with tax and respond by ensuring the appropriate financial controls are designed, implemented, and operated effectively to provide reasonable assurance on the integrity of the financial statements
- Assess opportunities to optimize the financial controls framework
- Deliver timely, accurate, meaningful and “right first time” support for periodic tax reporting for the AS business unit, e.g. cash tax forecasting, tax compliance tracker, etc.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
- Degree level education
- Chartered Accountant or CA intermediate qualification (Preferred)
- Tax professional with good working knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, and relevant in-house experience
- Good accounting knowledge
- Special knowledge of Indian Tax (CIT, GST, TDS etc.)
- Experience in Oracle ERP
- Good knowledge in Excel
- Reporting writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with all areas of the business and to communicate with colleagues and build effective relationships
- Ability to critically analyze current work methods and suggest and rapidly implement successful changes
- Strong verbal and written communication in English
- 2-3 years experience with a Multinational Company.
- Experience within EPC or Oilfield will be an added advantage
- Ability to work effectively as part of a global virtual team
- Deadline focused, thrives in a high-pressure environment
- Resilient, ability to manage and work autonomously
- Diligent and dependable, works with a high degree of attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to do all requested ad-hoc work
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The [Apply in 3 Minutes] Tax Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
