PUMA Energy Requires Africa Tax Analyst for immediate employment.

Key Relationships:

•   Internal – Global Tax Team, Regional GM, CFO and Finance team
•   External – Auditors and tax/legal advisers

Job Title: Africa Tax Analyst
Department: FIN (FIN, B2B, OPS,…)
Reports to: Africa Tax Manager

General Purpose of Position:    

Assist the Africa Tax Manager to effectively manage the taxes of the African operations in line with the tax framework (policies, procedures, etc.) defined by Global Tax Manager

Key responsibilities (List major areas of position responsibilities, in priority order)

•   Tax Reporting and Compliance (direct and indirect taxes)
•   Tax support to regional business and operations, regulatory watch and lobbying, local tax planning, effective tax rate management, follow-up regional advisory costs
•   Implementation of central Transfer pricing policy at regional level and preparation of local transfer pricing documentation
•   Audit Defence and follow-up of customs duties/excise taxes claims

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience:

•   At least 3-5 years’ experience in corporation tax
•   Good knowledge in oil and energy indirect taxes in the (West) Africa region would be an advantage

Skills:

•   High potential profile
•   Team player with ability to deal effectively with non-tax people
•   Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
•   Exposure to a multinational environment and a good acumen for business
•   Ability to travel within the West Africa region.

Competencies:

•   Bilingual in English
•   Good command of either French or Portuguese (an advantage).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants can send their CVs to:-

Mildred.Caesar@ubigroup.com

Closing Date: 15 January, 2015