Job Description

• Azerbaijan Tax Manager is responsible for management of statutory and tax compliance and audit matters within SLB group of companies in Azerbaijan.
• Successful Position holders are excellent communicators, enjoy solving problems, and work well both independently and in a team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and file Legal Entity statutory accounts and tax returns in compliance with local laws, regulations and generally accepted accounting standards Azerbaijan.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for corporate and indirect taxes in Azerbaijan, including timely filing of returns, payment of taxes, and preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Implement tax plans in Azerbaijan in line with corporate policies and structure guidelines.
• Directly manage tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities timely and ensure issues are resolved.
• Coordinate with external advisors, as required.
• Review and implement inter-company agreements and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions.
• Prepare and submit internal reports on a timely basis.
• Liaise with Treasury to ensure legal entity capital structures are adequate and compliant with local requirements and regular review of dividend distribution capacity.
• Advise HR on payroll tax declaration and compliance issues.
• Support Azerbaijan Operations on tax matters relating to commercial issues and transactions, including review of client/supplier contract bids/tenders to ensure that legal entity and tax related issues are adequately addressed.
• Support Azerbaijan Operations to develop and implement operating structures and registration in countries.
• Promote tax and fiscal awareness amongst the employees of the organization.
• Participates in major tenders where scope covers multiple divisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• ACCA/CPA or similar qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of tax experience, preferably in oil & gas industry.
• Strong experience in corporate tax, VAT and WHT in Azerbaijan.
• Experience with tax audits and tax authority interactions.
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijan Tax Code and PSA/tax regimes.
• Experience with ERP systems - SAP is an advantage.
• Proficiency in e-tax filing systems and Excel.
• Experience with international taxation and transfer pricing.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and Azerbaijani.

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button.