
QatarEnergy
Senior Tax Analyst (EMEAA)
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 03/08/2025
Job overview
Date posted
19/06/2025
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
AED 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/08/2025
Job description
Be part of a team providing tax advice, guidance and support in relation to investments and operations activities (mainly upstream) undertaken by QatarEnergy Group (i.e. QatarEnergy and entities managed by QatarEnergy) with a primary focus on the EMEAA region and in accordance with the applicable tax laws, regulations and circulars. Primary objective is to minimize / mitigate tax risks (both financial and reputational) for QatarEnergy Group and to optimize its tax positions where possible and appropriate.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Deliver expert tax advisory services for the QatarEnergy Groupâs upstream and international operations across the EMEAA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia).
- Interpret and apply domestic and international tax laws, including BEPS regulations, double taxation treaties, and transfer pricing rules to QatarEnergyâs activities.
- Support M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives by assessing tax risks and opportunities in proposed deal structures.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations departments to ensure tax compliance and integrate tax planning with business strategies.
- Prepare, review, and submit detailed tax impact assessments, audit support documents, and compliance reports in accordance with local tax authority requirements.
- Monitor and report on international tax developments, legislative updates, and regulatory risks relevant to QatarEnergyâs investments and recommend proactive strategies.
- Advise business units on withholding tax implications, indirect taxes (e.g., VAT/GST), and permanent establishment risks in multiple jurisdictions.
- Assist with the review of contracts, including procurement and sales contracts, for tax efficiency and to identify embedded tax liabilities.
- Engage with external tax consultants and local advisors in EMEAA countries to ensure alignment with local compliance standards and reporting obligations.
- Train internal stakeholders and finance staff on tax matters, including tax accounting, documentation requirements, and risk awareness.
- Act as a liaison between QatarEnergy and local/regional tax authorities, supporting audits, inquiries, and rulings where necessary.
- Support internal process improvements for tax reporting, automation, documentation and record-keeping in coordination with finance and IT.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorâs degree in Tax Accounting, Tax Law, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Masterâs degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Business Administration is strongly preferred.
- A recognized international certification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in international tax advisory or compliance, preferably in the oil and gas or energy sector.
- Extensive hands-on experience with OECDâs BEPS 1.0 and 2.0 frameworks and associated reporting obligations (e.g., Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar 2).
- Expertise in evaluating tax aspects of upstream oil and gas operations, production sharing agreements (PSAs), and host government fiscal regimes.
- Experience negotiating and interpreting double taxation agreements (DTAs) and handling treaty-based positions with foreign tax authorities.
- Strong understanding of tax structuring in cross-border transactions, financing arrangements, and entity selection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and data modeling), Word, and PowerPoint; experience with tax compliance tools is a plus.
- Fluent in English with excellent writing and presentation skills; additional languages (especially French or Arabic) are an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to present complex tax matters clearly and persuasively to non-tax professionals, including senior executives and operations leaders.
- Experience working with or for multinational corporations, Big Four accounting firms, or law firms specializing in international tax.