SOCAR Upstream Management International LLC
Tax Advisor
Son tarix 17 dek 2025 - [email protected]
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.
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
