Trafigura - Analyst - Direct Tax - CA (2-4 yrs)

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.