Manager - Taxation

The Manager, Taxation ensures compliance with local and international tax legislation for the NGC Group of Companies including accounting and tax return preparation.

Employment Opportunity      

Innovative minds will power the future of energy. The NGC Group has pioneered a world-class model for energy prosperity, spearheading the value maximization of our local natural gas sector.

As a member of our organization, you can seize the opportunity to advance your career potential and achieve extraordinary value for our country.

If you are focused on astute collaboration that drives competitiveness, we want you.

Value driven team players ready to be part of a dynamic environment are invited to apply for the position of:

Manager - Taxation - Job ID# 14002

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The Manager, Taxation:

• Ensures compliance with local and international tax legislation for the NGC Group of Companies including accounting and tax return preparation.
• Engages in optimal tax planning strategies to optimize business value.
• Mitigates taxation risk in alignment with the company goals.

FUNCTIONS

• Leads the development and implementation of effective tax planning strategies to optimize value.
• Provides internal tax advisory services and support on business operation matters to the NGC Group.
• Oversees monthly and quarterly corporation tax computations and documentation to ensure compliance with BIR statutory requirements.
• Trains relevant staff on the overall concept of tax, legislation, and fundamentals of tax law to underscore their knowledge of accounting principles for accurate interpretation and competency development.
• Assesses the company's financials and identifies opportunities to legally recover and/ or defer tax costs to increase profitability, reviews current and deferred tax provision.
• Reviews and keeps abreast of changing tax laws to recommend and implement adjustments in tax costs and analysis of cost structures.
• Assesses the impact of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate actions on the company's tax position.
• Assesses and manages tax-related risks, including those associated with changes in tax laws or regulations.
• Ensures the organization is adequately prepared for tax audits and disputes.
• Develops and implements audit defence strategies to protect the organization's interests.
• Represents the company during tax audits and investigations, working with external auditors and tax authorities to strategically manage and resolve tax disputes and negotiate settlements where necessary.
• Reports tax-related matters and financial impacts to Vice President Finance Technology & Risk.
• Manages relationships with key stakeholders at the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) and other external bodies to address open matters and resolve disputes with BIR to reduce loss of benefits to NGC Group.
• Acts as the key point of contact and support for local, regional and international taxation matters.
• Provides input and feedback on commercial taxation modelling to legally achieve the highest level of tax efficiency.
• Increases level of awareness and compliance across NGC Group of Companies to identify and manage the impact taxation has on the company.
• Maintains organized and accurate tax records, including supporting documentation, workpapers and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Identifies opportunities for and stays updated on advancements in tax technology and tools to increase efficiency, reduce errors and enhance tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Executes any other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for the position are:

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, Management or other related degree including ACCA.
• MBA, or related post graduate degree or FCCA would be a definite asset.
• Seven (7) years' experience in taxation management of which at least five (5) years must be at a Leadership level.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the oil and gas industry.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Local and International tax legislation
• Current technical accounting and auditing pronouncements
• Sophisticated tax issues
• Tax planning, tax accounting and tax compliance
• Mathematical and logical knowledge
• Business Management
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Financial analysis
• International taxation
• Tax research and tax software
• Financial modelling
• Understanding of tax function
• Industry knowledge
• Audit and dispute resolution

 Skills:

• Business acumen
• Ethical and Professional Standards
• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication (oral and written)
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Continuous Learning

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail, requires being careful and thorough about details, recognising the impact of decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, board officials, government officials and the public.
• Ability to network, partner and collaborate with stakeholders and build strategic alliances without conflict.
• Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Service oriented, requires ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations.
• Complex problem-solving skills, ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Drives change and generates improvements.
• Highly engaging leadership style, ability to connect well and influence others.
• Challenges assumptions and thinks creatively.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into an organised presentable manner.
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, coupled with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in various tax scenarios.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing complex tax situations, identifying opportunities for tax optimization and making data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity in handling sensitive financial information and making decisions that affects the company's tax obligations.
• Adaptable and able to adjust strategies and compliance practices to align with evolving tax requirements.
• Effective time management skills for handling multiple tasks, meeting deadline and ensuring that tax-related projects progress efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically in order to align tax strategies with the organization's overall business goals and objectives.
• Negotiation skills for achieving favourable outcomes in negotiations with tax authorities or during tax disputes.
• Demonstrates care for the environment by considering and applying the benefits of recycling and waste reduction in the execution of tasks.
• Commitment to NGC's sustainability and green agenda.

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NGC offers a competitive compensation package for permanent employees, inclusive of Housing Allowance.

Interested candidates are required to apply online via the Careers tab at www.ngc.co.tt where further job details are posted.  New candidates will be required to create a Candidate Profile Account by clicking the ‘Careers’ button.

Closing date for applications October 04, 2023.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.