QatarEnergy
Senior Tax Analyst (EMEAA)
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job overview
Date posted
19/06/2025
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
AED 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
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
international tax law
domestic tax law
tax advisory
MS Word
PowerPoint
Excel
BEPS 1.0
BEPS 2.0
financial risk analysis
reputational risk assessment
energy sector tax compliance
tax risk mitigation
upstream oil and gas taxation
presentation development
interpersonal skills
multi-tasking
written communication
verbal communication
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.