Senior Tax Advisor at Equinor Nigeria

Equinor Nigeria is an international energy company with a proud history. Formerly Statoil, we are 20,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind, and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. We’re the largest operator in Norway, among the world’s largest offshore operators, and a growing force in renewables. Driven by our Nordic urge to explore beyond the horizon, and our dedication to safety, equality, and sustainability, we’re building a global business on our values and the energy needs of the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Advisor

Job ID: 20383
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Workplace: Onshore
Discipline: Finance & Control

The position
By joining our team in CFO FCoE you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare and submit estimated and final petroleum profit tax returns as well as all other tax compliance obligations including leading to the preparation and filing of transfer pricing documentation  
• Handle all Federal and State tax and fiscal compliance audits and be the focal point for tax and other fiscal compliance queries 
• Represent the company in external tax engagements towards the authorities as well as partners and industry groups 
• Manage tax-related risks, monitor changes in tax legislations and provide ad hoc reports on tax and fiscal developments to local management and Group Tax

Requirements
We are Looking for:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc 
• Full professional qualification from ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, etc 
• 7 – 10 years’ experience in upstream oil and gas tax 
• Extensive external network relevant to the industry  
• Ability to take on other tasks when required
• Strong IT skills required – SAP
• Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) – deep proficiency in working with MS Excel will be a strong advantage

You
Some qualities are essential for Equinor:

• You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow.
• You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position,

Why Join us
At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That’s why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

General Information

• Please attach copies of your diplomas, certificates and grades in English language. Applications submitted without necessary attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.
• Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.