Main Purpose:
Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. We deploy infrastructure, market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through MorGen Energy and joint venture Nala Renewables.
The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, the Impala Terminals joint venture and Greenergy, supplier and distributor of transportation fuels and biofuels. The Group employs over 13,000 people, of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in over 150 countries.
Department
The group reporting team is based in various locations worldwide; however this role would be working mainly with the accounting functions, based in Trafigura’s Amsterdam, Houston and Montevideo office.
As a department, we are responsible for reporting of the Trafigura Group. Specifically on direct tax, this includes direct tax compliance and direct tax, accounting.
Main Purpose
The role will be to assist the Group Tax Accounting 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 the United States of America and Canada. 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 CPA accountant.
- Experience with international tax compliance.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years 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 which fall under the responsibility of the Amsterdam tax department 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.
- Control and oversight of the tax compliance process for companies for which local teams are responsible.
- Ensure that tax provisions in the balance sheet are in line with management expectation as well as sfiled 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 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
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
- Group reporting team based in Amsterdam and Mumbai Tax department based in , Amsterdam and & various other global locations.
- Accounting teams worldwide.
- External tax advisors.
- Tax authorities in the United States of America and Canada.
Reporting Structure
The role will be part of Direct tax accounting and compliance team, which is part of Group reporting team. This Direct tax accounting and compliance team has a reporting line to the Manager Group Accounting in Amsterdam.
The role will have be reporting to the Direct Tax Accounting Manager based in Montevideo who reports into the Group Tax Accounting Manager in Amsterdam.
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.