Analyst - Direct Tax

Main Purpose

The role will be to assist the Trafigura Group within 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; Collate financial/tax data for GloBE (Pillar 2) calculations and support preparation of the GloBE Information Return Collate intercompany transaction data and assist in preparing/reviewing Local File 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.

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

Required qualifications

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CA accountant
• Experience with international tax compliance
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in similar positions or relevant role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting.
• Experience with extracting data from accounting systems

Skills

• Click or tap here to enter text on qualifications required (e.g. Masters degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field).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.

Attributes for success

• 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.

Department overview

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.

This function plays a critical role in minimizing tax risks, optimizing tax positions, and maintaining the integrity of tax disclosures in financial statements.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.