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Description
Responsibilities:
* Provide tax advice on complex issues and projects that will often have millions of dollars of net income or cash effect on the outcome of the transactions
* Evaluate U.S. tax risks, balance risk with Business objectives, and make recommendations that are objective, practical, technically appropriate and supportive of the Business
* Provide concise, accurate, comprehensive, intelligible and timely tax advice to Shell stakeholders on US Downstream tax issues
* Deliver high value comprehensive, accurate, and timely direct tax advice for Downstream in the US
* Ensure tax advisory to transactions performed by all business areas above mentioned in order to base them on tax procedures in accordance to the tax rules in force and with the minimal impact on P& L and assets
* Assist in improving the tax efficiency of the corporate structure within area of responsibility
* Establish and align own priorities in accordance with those defined by relevant Business stakeholders
* Monitor developments in US tax and develop contacts with tax consultants in order to ensure all projects and processes are being properly advised
* Contribute to material business projects of strategic importance, often working against tight deadlines
Stakeholder - Communication Background:
* Gain and maintain the confidence of business management and operational staff, convincing same of the value of tax considerations in structuring and implementing business transactions.
* Role will be the focal point in the U.S. and a subject matter expert for internal business
* Effective at establishing and utilizing external relationships and contacts for the benefit of Shell
* Strong negotiation skills and effective at influencing others within and outside of Shell Tax
* Effective team player on Tax and cross-functional/cross-sector teams
* Lead and work with diverse, virtual tax and business teams located in multiple offices throughout the US.
Requirements:
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Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
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Bachelors degree required, Masters in Taxation or Legal degree preferred
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To be considered for this position you must be a Licensed CPA or Attorney in Business Taxation
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Recognized professional qualification and member of a recognized legal or accounting professional body
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Deep knowledge and experience in direct tax law and practice across the U.S. in multiple States and with cross border implications
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Broad experience in business taxation working for a multinational oil and gas company or a professional firm advising a major oil and gas company
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Proven experience with raising tax awareness in the business through training and workshops
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Direct tax advisor to internal clients and responsible for US tax oversight of business operations in the U.S. and any U.S. tax implications of any cross border transactions
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Deep knowledge and experience in U.S. transfer pricing
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Identify, develop and analyze tax and cash flow savings
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Proven experience with client/project management and task prioritization skills
The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.
Application Deadline: Friday 27 November 2009
Number of Vacancies: 3
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
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The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Id:
U19185
Posted / Updated:
11/30/2009 10:47:17 PM
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