Employment Tax Counsel

Employment Tax Counsel

**Req Id**:20133

**Job Family**:Tax

**Location**:Porto, PT, 4100-136

**Description**:

- Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

**About Us**:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
- Purpose- SBM Offshore is looking to strengthen its personal income tax team in Porto. In this function, the Employment Tax Counsel will be part of the Group Tax Department and will report to the Senior position responsible for employment taxes within the Tax Department.
- To provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders organizing the international mobility of SBM employees in the home and host locations to oversee and ensure compliance with tax regulations and policies of the Company and employees. To manage the individual income tax compliance and strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, mitigating risks and optimizing financial/tactical outcomes for the organization
- Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with all individual tax regulations while optimizing tax efficiencies for the organization. The Employment Tax Counsel is expected to stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations, interpreting their impact on the business, and advising on necessary adjustments. Coordinate the SBM employees tax compliance process between the appointed SBM tax advisors and SBM stakeholders ensuring adherence to tax laws in multiple jurisdictions.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders (mainly the International Mobility, Human Resources, Payroll and Finance teams) to ensure tax policies are applied properly within the Group and the way declarations are prepared are compliant with tax laws. Provide the necessary support to allow them to understand what the rules are and provide tailored tax solutions to guarantee the Company’s tax compliance in these countries. Another crucial aspect of the role is managing relationships with external tax advisors, including the preparation and validation of the authorization list allowing them to assist assignees with their worldwide tax compliance. The Employment Tax Counsel also recommends changes in internal processes and systems to enhance compliance and minimize tax liabilities in maintaining/developing points of control in alignment with the Group Tax Control Framework. Assist with tax planning as needed. Additionally, play a role in training and educating internal stakeholders on tax matters, ensuring awareness and understanding across the organization. Ability to analyze complex tax issues, communicate effectively, and implement practical solutions will be critical to the success in this role.
- Education- Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees such as a Master's in Taxation (M.Tax), International Tax Law, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a focus on tax law is preferred. These degrees provide a solid foundation in legal and financial principles necessary for understanding transfer pricing regulations and policies. Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or specialized certifications in transfer pricing (e.g., Certified Transfer Pricing Professional CTPP) further demonstrate expertise and commitment to the field. Fluency in English is essential for effective communication with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and tax authorities.
- Experience- Functional Competencies- Analytics and reporting- Audit jurisdiction management- Current tax calculation- Direct Tax returns- Tax Planning- Tax, Customs and other Legal frameworks- Third parties relation management- Contract drafting- Tax Strategy**GENERAL INFORMATION**
- 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.