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Africa Tax Analyst

Puma Energy International is a rapidly expanding, midstream and downstream oil company operating in over 35 countries across 5 continents. Headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in Geneva (Switzerland), Johannesburg (South Africa), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Brisbane (Australia), we are a responsible supplier and storage facilitator of high-quality petroleum products.

Our midstream line of business unlocks value with storage capacity of 16 million barrels ("bbls"). This will be increased to approximately 26 million bbls by 2014 in accordance with the capital investment programme currently being implemented and various investment opportunities being originated. It makes Puma Energy one of the largest independent fuel storage operators. The downstream business supplies gasoil, gasoline, jet and niche products (like lubricants and bitumen) to a global network of over 1,300 retail service stations, 28 airports worldwide and the construction industry. This enables infrastructure development in emerging economies.

Puma Energy is a privately owned company with two strategic partners and main shareholders - Trafigura Group and Sonangol Holdings. Although the company operates at arms-length from both, it benefits from their management expertise and market knowledge.

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Main Purpose

Assist the Africa Tax Manager to effectively manage the taxes of the African operations in line with the tax framework (policies, procedures, etc.) defined by Global Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

40 % Tax Reporting and Compliance (direct and indirect taxes)
30% Tax support to regional business and operations, regulatory watch and lobbying, local tax planning, effective tax rate management, follow-up regional advisory costs
20% Implementation of central Transfer pricing policy at regional level and preparation of local transfer pricing documentation
10% Audit Defence and follow-up of customs duties/excise taxes claims

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• At least 5-7 years’ experience in • Good knowledge in oil and energy indirect taxes in the (West) Africa region would be an advantage
• High potential profile
• Team player with ability to deal effectively with non-tax people
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
• Exposure to a multinational environment and a good acumen for business 
• Ability to travel within the West Africa region.  
• Bilingual in English
•  Good command of either French or Portuguese (an advantage).

Key Relationships

 Internal –, Global Tax Team, Regional GM, CFO and Finance team
 External –, Auditors and tax/legal advisers
Africa Tax Analyst

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