Senior Tax Governance Accountant

Job Purpose Responsible for handling Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, Withholding Tax and VAT compliance matters, audits, support the submission of tax returns and making of tax payments. Coordinate all ongoing or future internal and external audits in relation to Tax in other departments including the regulatory requirements as well as supporting the business activities including Joint Venture. Liaise closely with finance and different departments in relation to internal or external audits. Job Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of corporate tax returns along with its related analysis and declarations. Support the tax team in all tax inspections related to the corporate tax, salary tax, withholding tax, VAT, Property Tax and stamp duty. Assist in preparation of annual salary tax reconciliations along with its related analysis for inspection purposes. Work with Finance/Accounting teams to ensure that the tax accounts and provisions are correctly recorded. Work closely with tax authority, EGPC to ensure Tax compliance to the local rules and regulations. Ensure the performance and documentation of all compliance and reporting assignment. Assist the development and implementation of specific internal reporting projects, including working where necessary with professional advisors. Support tax projects or special projects assigned, ad hoc queries. Identify, highlight and consult with tax team of potential risks and issues from tax and accounting perspective. 10Analyze financial data and perform detailed tax analysis including identifying potential risks, issues and benefits. Act as primary facilitator for Dragon Oil external and internal auditors. Support arranging for non-tax audits and ensure meetings are managed properly. Facilitate, and where appropriate implement actions resulting from audit reviews, whether originating from external or internal auditors, or from own work. Address all audit issues and actions to the Director - Finance and Commercial Director, and work on the answers with related teams where possible. Compile input and provide reports/responses timely to auditors queries and DO management. Prepare and manage a detailed log of all audits with open actions and monthly track actions to closure. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent Certificate: A Tax qualification is a plus Average of 6 years of experience with accounting or tax responsibilities CompetenciesSoftware Skills - MS OfficeFinancial Authority Manual (FAM)Review of Contractor and Supplier InvoicesDepartment Objectives and KPIsFinancial Risk ManagementManagement of ChangeAudit ProcessOrganization and Management of MeetingsStandard Operating ProceduresJoint Venture AuditsCorporate GovernanceCorporate ComplianceAnnual Audited Financial StatementsDocument Control (Technical)Electronic Document Management - Business DocumentsCost ControlCost Recovery - Venture and Operating Agreements and ContractsCorporate Reporting - InternalJoint Venture ReportingDigital CopyrightsVendor and Contractor Financial Risk AssessmentAccounting FundamentalsAccounts PayableFinance and Accounting System (User Support)Accounts ReceivableCompany Accounting PracticesAudit Process - FinanceInternal ControlPetroleum Project AccountingPreparation of Financial Statements and ConsolidationAccruals and Value of Work Done CalculationsFinancial Close Out of Projects and ContractsFinance and Accounting System (Reporting)Finance and Accounting System (Accounting)Financial Forecasting, Planning, and ControlFinancial Reporting - Internal & ExternalProcurement Process - Financial ReviewFCW, VAT and PIC TaxesInternal and External Tax ExpertsProduction Sharing Contract TaxationAnnual Work Program and Budget (WP&B)Business Data ManagementPlanning and OrganizingReport writingBusiness Continuity and Disaster Recovery PlanningStewardship of ResourcesCertificationsSkillsPhysical Requirements