Tax Reporting and Accounting Manager

Our Vision.

SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.

Our Profile.

We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION. 

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ROLE PURPOSE

Being in control of the Group Tax and Accounting reporting obligations at Group level, the Tax Reporting & Accounting Manager will be responsible for:

• Being highly involved in the implementation and deployment of new tax reporting tools, and being the interface between Finance and Group Tax teams on this process;
• Supporting the finance team in year-end tax reporting deliverables;  
• Guiding the Close and Accounting teams and supporting them in the preparation of their deliverables in terms of tax reporting, using your IFRS expertise in the context of IAS12 and tax reporting requirements;
• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements, as well as the Tax Compliance process upon request from Group Tax;
• Translating tax structures into financial reporting processes;
• Reviewing and preparing the tax position in the annual accounts (IFRS) and understanding the differences between result before tax at consolidated level and at statutory/tax level for the legal entities of the Group;
• Using data extraction and software solutions to help finance and tax teams make optimal use of the data, guaranteeing compliance and reporting obligations;
• Improving existing internal tax reporting processes and setting up new ones when needed, including providing training and coaching, as well as leveraging on existing solutions within the company;
• Advising and supporting finance and tax departments on various tax issues when it comes to cross-functional questions;
• Being gradually more involved in a variety of activities on a project basis, such as optimizing and automating tax processes as well as advising on tax accounting related issues, being a sparring partner between the different disciplines;
• Working with highly specialized colleagues in tax reporting, accounting, and financial reporting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant academic background (Tax, Accounting, Finance or similar) and qualifications in Finance (i.e., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent);
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in tax reporting, accounting reporting or similar;
• Strong understanding and technical knowledge of IFRS;
• Experience working in an international environment;  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate both with upper management as well as with junior staff;
• Interest in developing tax requirements and reporting skills;
• Agile thinker and quick learner;
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to function in a tight deadline-oriented environment;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• Availability for occasional travels;
• Availability to work in Porto, Portugal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.