Tax Advisor

Job duties

• Ensure full compliance with tax rules of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), Risk Service Agreements(RSAs), Concession agreements and tax legislation;
• Ensure  accurate and timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (e.g., Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, royalties).
• Develop and implement tax policies, procedures, and internal controls tailored to upstream operations and regulatory demands.
• Support and coordinate tax audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and handling communications with tax authorities.
• Conduct tax risk assessments for ongoing and proposed projects, offering proactive recommendations to minimize liabilities and ensure cost efficiency.
• Provide expert tax advisory support to operational and project teams, including input on exploration, drilling, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions.
• Analyze and examine reports submitted to state authorities (tax, statistics, regulatory bodies), ensuring alignment with legal requirements and identifying any tax risks or exposures.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and industry regulations, evaluating their impact and recommending adjustments to maintain compliance and optimize tax position.
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and operational departments to ensure proper tax accounting and provisioning under applicable reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
• Stay up to date with industry practices by participating in professional tax forums and training, with a focus on upstream oil & gas taxation.         

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or Taxation; a Master’s or post-graduate qualification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in tax advisory or tax compliance, preferably in the oil & gas upstream segment or a major consultancy serving the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of tax rules under Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), Risk Service Agreements (RSAs), Concession agreements and local tax frameworks related to CIT, VAT, WHT
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel; familiarity with tax analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Relevant candidates must send their updated CV’s to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.