Senior Tax Analyst

WHAT IS MY OBJECTIVE?

Ensure PETROS's tax compliance, optimize tax planning strategies, conduct thorough tax research, oversee financial reporting, manage tax audits, and mitigate potential tax risks while fostering cross-functional collaboration and team leadership within the tax department.

WHAT IS THE JOB ABOUT?

• Prepare, review, and file various tax returns, focusing on corporate income tax, sales tax, service tax, Sarawak state sales tax, and withholding tax, with proficiency in petroleum income tax as a bonus.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, working closely with the tax manager to implement internal controls that mitigate tax risks and enhance compliance processes.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions, investments, and restructuring activities, staying updated on changes in tax laws to identify compliance opportunities and risks.
• Conduct in-depth tax research, interpret regulations, and provide guidance to management, supporting strategic decision-making processes by analyzing financial data and tax implications.
• Prepare tax provisions and documentation for financial statements, collaborate with accounting and finance teams for accurate reporting, and review tax-related disclosures for completeness.
• Assist during tax audits, organize documentation, and liaise with external advisors and legal counsel as necessary.
• Identify and assess tax risks and opportunities, develop strategies with the tax manager to mitigate risks, and implement compliance policies to enhance internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing tax guidance to other departments and ensuring alignment of tax strategies with overall business objectives through effective communication.

WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY?

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; accounting or tax professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, and planning, with a basic understanding of the oil and gas industry as an advantage.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply tax concepts effectively.
• Proficient in daily tasks using Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively conveying tax matters to both tax manager and non-tax professionals.