Analyst - Direct Tax

The role will be to assist the Trafigura Group within the tax accounting and tax compliance function. Main responsibilities will be to ensure: 1) the timely and accurate filing of the corporate income tax returns of the group; 2) 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 strive to build and develop. A successful candidate will enjoy real value to the business and phenomenal opportunities for the future.

Experience:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CA accountant
• Experience with international tax compliance
• Minimum 2 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 
• Proficient English required, both written & verbal
• Experience demonstrating skill performing basic analytical tasks (e.g., balancing 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 handle 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. 
• Teammate 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
• Handle 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

• Tax department based in Amsterdam, Mumbai & various other global locations.
• Accounting teams worldwide
• External tax advisors
• Tax authorities worldwide

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.

This function plays a critical role in minimizing tax risks, optimizing tax positions, and maintaining the integrity of tax disclosures in financial statements.