Take ownership of projects implementation focusing on tax and finance operations aspects.
Translate Tax business needs into clear specifications and work jointly with IT development teams to implement them.
Guide and advise related to tax filings, as well as financial data reporting.
Continuously improve tax reporting processes, including related controls, and suggest re-designs where necessary.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of financial and accounting processes from a tax perspective and experience with their operational setup in ERP systems.
Lead and perform all aspects of controls on tax reporting production activities, issue recommendations, and ensure their follow-up and implementation.
Ensure tax rules are accurately applied within our operational setup.
Manage key tax compliance and reporting process automation and control.
Manage Tax Operations efficiently for Tax team.
Actively participate in Finance transformation initiatives.
Coordinate with colleagues across Finance and Operations, as well as with external consultants, to ensure that tax considerations are fully understood and coordinated into end-to-end processes
Engage extensively with interested parties to manage expectations and ensure clarity
Champion continuous improvement and act as a link between IT and Tax team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in financial transformation initiatives and regulatory/tax projects.
Solid grasp of Finance and Tax business processes.
Experience with digitalization in taxation.
Experience with D365 F&O, Oracle EPM is an advantage.
Demonstrated ability in a similar role (minimum 5 years).
Strong functional and technical knowledge of tax operations.
Practical, proactive, and focused approach to challenges.
Strong collaboration skills paired with the proficiency to work effectively across teams and regions.
Outstanding communication, collaborator engagement, and problem-solving skills.
Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
Internal
- Group Tax Team
- IT Team
- Finance dept (Treasury, Accounting Ops, Management Accounting)
- Shared services
External
- Ext. auditors, Tax authorities, 3rd party project consultants
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
- Experience in financial transformation initiatives and regulatory/tax projects
- Solid grasp of finance and tax business processes
- Experience with digitalization in taxation and tax reporting automation
- Experience with ERP systems and operational setup of tax in ERPs
- Experience with D365 F&O and/or Oracle EPM
- Strong functional and technical knowledge of tax operations
- Proactive, practical problem-solving approach
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills
- Proven leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams
What We Do
Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. We deploy infrastructure, market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through H2Energy Europe and joint venture Nala Renewables. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, and our Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs over 12,000 people, of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in 156 countries.
