Indirect Tax Analyst
About The Position
Gunvor USA – Indirect Tax Analyst Job Summary: The Indirect Tax Analyst will support the US business and help ensure that indirect tax considerations are properly reflected in on-going business activities within the company risk profile and for business decisions purposes. This position requires good technical skills, communication skills, proactive project management skills, and sound financial acumen. Role is based in Houston and will report to the Indirect Tax Manager. Company Profile: Founded in 2000, Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. Gunvor has more than 1,600 employees and it maintains offices in Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Nassau, Amsterdam, and numerous other locations, with new offices planned in strategically relevant markets. The Houston office opened in August 2016 under the name Gunvor USA. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. If you are unable to find any suitable vacancies, we recommend that you set up alerts to be notified when a position matching your criteria becomes available.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting; Master in Taxation (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of relevant experience in indirect tax, or similar role, US tax knowledge preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office – especially Excel and Access
- Team player and excellent communication skills, including written and spoken (English)
- Proactive, ability to work independently, deal with all levels of management and external contacts
- Great judgment, resiliency, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel for training and/or tax conferences (limited)
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the oil and gas industry and/or within a Big 4 company; expertise in energy or commodity trading business preferred
Responsibilities
- Research and analysis on technical indirect tax issues based on tax laws, regulation, and policies
- Performing tax audit processes including data gathering, workpaper preparation and review, and identification and subsequent resolution of any issues
- Extract, review, reconcile large volumes of data from various sources; ensure accuracy and completeness
- Preparing and filing tax returns (such as fuel, severance, sales, and ad valorem) in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations
- Managing Gunvor USA LLC tax documentation, licenses, and associated bonds
- Performing monthly tax reconciliations; assist accounting with booking of tax payments/refunds
- Submitting required approval and payment requests; set up tax payments as prescribed
- Timely resolution of correspondence and notices from tax authorities
- Track, review, and implement new legislative and rate changes
- Preparing detailed written procedures for out of office coverage
- Additional duties as assigned by Indirect Tax Manager or Controller
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
