Tax & Compliance Specialist - Oil & Gas (Fluent in Dutch)

About the Role

Location: Amsterdam (Schiphol), NL Job Family: Tax

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax & Compliance Specialist to join a Dutch-based global group of companies in the Oil & Gas sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring tax compliance, optimising tax structures, and providing strategic guidance on Dutch and international tax matters, including corporate tax (CIT), VAT, GST, WHT, PIT, and transfer pricing. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to navigate complex tax landscapes and support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax payments across the Dutch entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely corporate tax filings, including preparation of financial statements and tax footnotes.
• Monitor and assist with CIT, VAT, and WHT payments to the Dutch Tax Administration.
• Assist in the annual corporate tax return filing for the top holding entity.

Strategic Tax Advisory & Planning

• Provide guidance on Dutch and international tax law, including transfer pricing, double tax treaties, and IFRS tax implications.
• Assist with tax-efficient structuring of corporate transactions and ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations.
• Review tax clauses in contracts (client contracts and subcontracts) and participate in negotiations.
• Conduct dividend planning, including filing and payment of dividend withholding taxes.

Audit, Risk Management & Compliance

• Assist and/or manage tax audits and investigations, including post-entry customs audits.
• Prepare tax audit updates and provisions for inclusion in quarterly compliance and litigation reports.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/IAS 12).
• Support the finance team in tax risk management and implementation of best practices.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

• Act as a key advisor to senior management on tax-related matters.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and Dutch tax authorities to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical support and research emerging Dutch tax regulations, keeping stakeholders informed of key developments.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Tax, Law, or Accounting (ACCA, ACA, CTA, or equivalent preferred).
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry or Big 4 tax advisory firms.
• Strong background in Dutch statutory accounting, corporate tax law, and audit processes.

Technical Expertise

• Solid knowledge of CIT, VAT, GST, WHT, PIT regimes.
• Expertise in international tax law, transfer pricing, and double tax treaties.
• Experience with IFRS and IAS 12 (Income Taxes).
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance is a plus.
• GloBE rules knowledge is a plus.

Languages & Soft Skills

• Fluency in Dutch & English (spoken and written) - essential for dealing with Dutch tax authorities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why to Join?

• Be part of an industry leader driving energy transition and sustainable solutions in deepwater infrastructure.
• Work in a dynamic, international environment with highly skilled professionals.
• Opportunity to influence tax strategy and compliance in a global organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of shaping the future of tax governance in the energy sector!