Head of Tax

About the role

The Head of Tax leads the planning, implementation and supervision of tax activities under the VP Finance control, covering the OQ Corporate Tax function and the tax strategy and compliance of OQ Corporate entities. The role acts in line with the Group's mission, vision, values and strategies, its policies and international standards, and is supported by an IT platform, HSE standards and Omani law.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's global tax strategy and set up tax governance, risk appetite and controls.
• Lead direct, indirect and international tax matters, including tax planning, filings, compliance, tax controversies and audits.
• Structure international investments, acquisitions, divestments and financing, and advise on repatriation and double tax treaties.
• Ensure compliance with OECD BEPS, Pillar Two and transfer pricing, including Master Files, Local Files and CbCR.
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for M&A, project financing and entry into new jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax accounting and reporting under IFRS, tax technology and digitalisation initiatives.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisors and stakeholders, and coach and develop the tax team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; ACCA / CA / CPA is a plus.
• Excellent written, spoken and reading English.
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in a similar role within a large oil industry organisation.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, energy, petrochemicals, infrastructure or natural resources, across upstream, midstream and downstream.
• Proven track record of tax strategy, tax authority dealings and leading tax due diligence and transaction structuring.

Required skills

• Corporate, international and indirect taxation, transfer pricing, OECD BEPS and Pillar Two.
• IFRS tax accounting, deferred taxation and tax reporting.
• Tax technology, automation and digital transformation.
• Analytical, planning and people leadership skills.