Financial Controller - Tax: Location Kuwait : AD120

Financial Controller - Tax: Location Kuwait

Client Company: International Oil & Gas Company with Global E&P Assets.

Due to expansion in activities and recent asset acquisitions, an International Oil & Gas Company is seeking to resource a Financial Controller - Tax who will be based in Kuwait.

Summary of Role:

To co-ordinate the Tax Function for the Company such as accounting, branch and Fiscal Financial Statements, branch and Fiscal Audits, Statutory Compliance.

To provide advice on International Tax Assist in reviewing the tax implications / planning of New Ventures. Fiscal Accounting and preparation of Local financial and jurisdiction accounts. Ensure Tax Financial Accounts incorporate all tax charges and a reconciliation of management and Tax Account on file. Maintain, regularly update master calendar for ALL monthly, quarterly, annual, periodical tax filings, renewals and payments and initiate and complete the process as per cut off dates. Establishes contact with the Tax advisors for each international subsidiary of the Company to coordinate work compliance with them. Updates Tax reports - Monthly, Quarterly and assists Controller - Tax in the release of reports on a timely basis. Maintain back ups for Tax planning put in place in respect of all countries. Ensure Tax Financial Accounts incorporate ALL tax charges and a reconciliation of Management and Tax Accounts is on file. Mentoring / Training of National staff.  

Required Qualifications and Experience

University Degree in Commerce / Accountancy or equivalent. (Mandatory) Recognised Accountancy Qualifications Minimum 15 years' experience in oil & gas fiscal and Finance Sector Business understanding of Tax Tax strategy and overall function effectiveness Tax Regions and Treaties Tax Planning and Optimisation  

Attributes

Fluent written & spoken English (mandatory)  

Employment Terms

The appointee will be invited to join the expatriate staff payroll on long term residential contract (married or single status). The importance of this key role will be reflected in the generous salary and expatriate benefits which includes end of service benefit, child education assistance, company car, accommodation to a high standard, medical cover for self and family, annual bonus schemes etc.

Interviews : As soon possible

Please forward detailed copy of CV with contact telephone number home in domicile country by email (as an attachment in Microsoft Word Format) to AMA Energy Management Recruitment Consultancy. On receipt of your response a detailed job specification / client information will be provided. Quote Ref: AD120 - Financial Controller - Tax