Tax Compliance Officer

SBM Offshore; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore in Amsterdam is seeking a Tax Professional to analyze compliance with tax regulations and optimize efficiency. This role involves preparing tax returns for individuals and corporations, ensuring adherence to federal and local tax laws, and providing analytical support for financial strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 1-3 years of experience in tax accounting. Familiarity with tax software like TurboTax is a plus, and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in tax accounting or related field.
• Proficiency in preparing tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Familiarity with tax compliance software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file accurate tax returns in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct research on tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Analyze financial statements to calculate tax liabilities.

Skills

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Research on tax issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

TurboTax

CCH

Thomson Reuters

Job description

Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long‑term, asset‑backed business model that delivers high‑availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

To analyze and ensure compliance with tax regulations, optimize tax efficiency, and provide accurate tax reporting and advisory services to support organizational financial strategies and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns for individuals, businesses, and/or corporations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations by conducting research, interpreting tax codes, and applying them to financial data.
• Provide support in tax planning activities, including analyzing financial data to identify opportunities for tax savings and optimization.
• Analyze financial statements and other financial data to calculate tax liabilities, credits, deductions, and adjustments.
• Conduct research on tax issues, rulings, and regulations to stay updated with changes in tax laws and their implications.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, and workpapers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and resolving tax issues under the guidance of senior tax professionals.
• Assist in preparing tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements in accordance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, including international stakeholders.

Experience

• Candidates should have 1‑3 years of experience in tax accounting or a related field, preferably in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or consulting firm.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Familiarity with tax compliance software (e.g., TurboTax, CCH, Thomson Reuters) is beneficial.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Ability to research tax issues and stay updated with changes in tax laws.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and tax implications.
• Experience in tax planning, tax provisions, or transfer pricing analysis is a plus.

Functional Competencies

• Current tax calculation
• Analytics and reporting
• Indirect Tax returns
• Audit jurisdiction management
• Direct Tax returns
• Third parties relation management
• Tax, Customs and other Legal frameworks
• Tax Planning