OverviewWeatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.ResponsibilitiesSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:REQUIREDStrong communication skillsExperience in and organization with business in several jurisdictionsCan adapt to a fast-paced organizationGeneral good IT knowledge and skillsAbility to work in a team environment and autonomously as requiredExercise initiative to improve accounting routines and financial reportingGood English proficiency both oral & writingRequired Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related qualification from college or university3 to 5 years of tax experience within a Tax firm or a multinational organization.Experience in tax strategy implementation and tax planning supportPREFERREDProfessional accounting or tax qualification e.G. CPA/ ACCA/ CTA etc.QualificationsThis role is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with corporate, employment and VAT taxation matters for the Weatherford Group of companies in Europe -the role may be based in Germany, Italy or Netherlands. The role will be hands on with the preparation and review of external tax returns, tax packs, dealing with tax audits, planning, audit support and VAT. The role requires tax advice and recommendations to reduce the business risks and, where appropriate, maximise tax benefits.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Tax support to the business, key support for tendering team regarding all aspects of taxation, when bidding for work.Coordinates and/or supports external consultants throughout Europe with the preparation and review of Corporate Income Tax calculations and tax returns timely and accurate filing.VAT processes throughout Europe within Weatherford Group of companies.Managing the response and resolution of tax enquiries, tax audits and tax litigation, coordinating and/or supporting external consultants. Furthermore, managing the relationship with the tax authorities alongside educating the wider group on any tax legislative changes and associated impact.Implements tax planning opportunities and supports on cash repatriation managing the related withholding tax obligations.Oversees outsourced tax working paper preparation and manages any correction measures required with outsourced shared services function.Review of tax accounting reporting process for US GAAP purposes, including effective tax rate, uncertain tax positions, tax audit updates, and reconciliations of tax accounts or countries under responsibility. .Continual analysis of withholding taxes deductions specially regarding the intercompany transactions across several jurisdiction within the Geozone and outside, ensuring the right declaration and deduction, coordinating the tax certificates or documentation needed.Oversee employee's tax both from employment taxes as well as permanent establishment risk.Work closely with local finance people to provide training and ensure correct tax accounting.Compliance with transfer pricing regulations and assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation prepared by the TP team.Coordinate with project teams regularly to identify tax risk, PE creation, and provide advice during the project execution.Communicate with external advisors in several countries.#J-18808-Ljbffr
