Tax Analyst

What's the role?

Analyst - US Value Indirect Tax role offers exciting opportunities for tax professionals to strengthen US taxation expertise, handle complex end-to-end activities, deliver process improvements while enhancing various interpersonal skills which include effective communication, collaboration and influencing. All these, coupled with rapidly growing & increasingly digital external requirements and ongoing business changes, makes this role an enriching development opportunity for passionate candidates ready to shape the future of the new tax landscape - embracing the hybrid setting.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the delivery of end-to-end Shell tax reporting and filing obligation from first time right tax account setups, to analysis, accounts reconciliation, issues resolution leading to accurate and timely submission of returns and processing of tax payments and refunds for Value-based Indirect Taxes applicable to various Shell companies in the US spanning downstream, upstream and projects & technologies operations. The scope's extensive reach supports a number of stakeholders from credit, audit, advisory,tax admin, expenditure, and the onshore business. FO tax undergoes a number of business changes with opportunities for global projects and automation. The team's flexibility and agile behavior in responding to changes, strong sense of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement mindset and resilience delivers operational excellence and sustained value to the business are delivered.

What you bring

The Tax Compliance Analyst is responsible to deliver all assigned indirect tax compliance and admin activities which include preparation of low complex tax returns and its relevant tax payments or refunds in a timely and accurate manner and first time right tax account setups. The role includes expectations such as:

Compliance:

• Complete all assigned indirect tax scope (Complex to high complex activities) in a timely and accurate manner. Effective escalation is required when necessary.
• Responsible for data accumulation required for the preparation of indirect tax filings including VAT, GST, and other customer and vendor transactional taxes.
• Responsible for month end close procedures, involving preparation of tax account reconciliations and preparation of journal vouchers including control checks of transactional data to identify any errors or anomalies.
• Ensure all indirect tax related corrections and adjustments are entered correctly in the ERP system.
• Assist with managing the Indirect Tax function to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, as well as minimize risk and exposure.
• Responds to assessments and inquiries, when needed.

Admin:

• Coordinates adherence to current legal & fiscal requirements relative to indirect tax
• Maintain ED rates, parameters and licenses timely and accurately
• Responsible for executing change requests for excise duty data within SAP
• Responsible for maintaining customer and vendor indirect tax exemptions within Sabrix
• Deliver timely & accurately results of assigned activities

Others:

• Demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and management.
• Support CI value delivery, tax savings, robotics, simple process and automation for process standardization
• Provide MIT process advice in case of changes in system set up, close cooperation with Super users or subject matter expert in case of system issues.
• Flexible in taking ad hoc assignments as needed (i.e. work transitions/migrations, back-up for medium and high complex states, project improvements, etc.)

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accountancy, with at least 2 years combined business experience in Finance area and knowledge of US and/or EU and/or Asia pacific indirect taxes (VAT, custom duties, excise duties) in a diverse/global company.
• Good influencing, communications/stakeholder engagement skills, both written and oral.
• Experience on using major ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, OneSource and proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel required.
• Attention to detail, effective analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines and preform under pressure.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and management.
• Customer focused; able to build effective partnerships with internal customers and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, respect, team building, and cultural sensitivity and awareness.

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people's lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world's leading companies.

Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.

An inclusive place to work

Shell is working to become one of the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in the world. We are taking steps to create an environment where everyone – from our employees, to our customers, partners, and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging.

To achieve this, we must ensure all people are treated fairly, irrespective of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, or other status.

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

We're closing the gender gap – whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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