Tax Expert

ORLEN Upstream Norway AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Pension plans

Relevant professional training

Job summary

ORLEN Upstream Norway AS, based in Stavanger, Norway, is seeking a Tax Expert to join the Finance department. You will be part of the Tax unit, reporting directly to the Tax Manager, and work with an international team in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on supporting tax returns, transfer pricing, and forecasting while ensuring compliance with Norwegian tax legislation and the Petroleum Tax Act. Opportunity to influence tax strategy and interact with external advisors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Norwegian petroleum tax.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English (oral and written).
• Knowledge of laws and regulations on the NCS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant professional training.
• Attractive insurance and pension plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of the company annual tax return, monthly tax calculation and related reporting.
• Manage and coordinate responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, and information requests.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, OECD guidelines, and Group policies.
• Lead the development of tax forecasting models.
• In collaboration with the Tax unit, ensure compliance with Norwegian tax legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Petroleum Tax Act.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting Norwegian corporate and petroleum taxation.
• Provide tax advice and support to business stakeholders on operational, commercial and strategic matters.
• Participate in tax-related projects, including due diligence processes, business development initiatives and transactions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks through effective controls and governance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Strong sense of responsibility

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Support tax returns, monthly calculations, transfer pricing, tax forecasting, and compliance with the Petroleum Tax Act.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Norwegian petroleum tax
• Fluent in Norwegian and English (oral and written)
• Knowledge of laws and regulations on the NCS
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Relevant professional training
• Attractive insurance and pension plans

Tax Expert

ORLEN Upstream Norway AS is an oil and gas company which is growing and we are searching for a Tax Expert.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an international team of highly motivated and dedicated colleagues, working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

The role is part of our Finance department which currently has 23 staff members. You will be part of the Tax unit and will report directly to the Tax Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of the company annual tax return, monthly tax calculation and related reporting.
• Manage and coordinate responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, and information requests.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, OECD guidelines, and Group policies.
• Lead the development of tax forecasting models.
• In collaboration with the Tax unit, ensure compliance with Norwegian tax legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Petroleum Tax Act.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting Norwegian corporate and petroleum taxation.
• Provide tax advice and support to business stakeholders on operational, commercial and strategic matters.
• Participate in tax-related projects, including due diligence processes, business development initiatives and transactions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks through effective controls and governance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.

Qualifications

Education & experience

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred, along with min. 10 years of experience from Norwegian petroleum tax
• Fluency in Norwegian and English (oral and written)

Technical requirements

• Good understanding of local oil and gas market
• Knowledge and experience with Norwegian petroleum tax
• Knowledge of relevant law and regulations within oil and gas sector on the NCS
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Team player with strong relationship building skills across different disciplines
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Good sense for details and quality
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

We can offer

• ORLEN Upstream Norway AS offers a sound professional environment with varied tasks
• Positive and supporting working environment
• Relevant professional training
• Attractive insurance and pension plans

We strive for diversity and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.

• Internprising
• Microsoft Office
• Skattemelding
• Tax compliance

ORLEN Upstream Norway AS is an oil and gas company with its head office located in Stavanger, Norway. The sole owner is ORLEN S.A., which is the largest energy multi-utility in Central and Eastern Europe.

ORLEN Upstream Norway's key strategic goal is to supply gas to the ORLEN Group to meet growing market demand and bolster energy security in Central and Eastern Europe. We believe that this can be achieved through stable and diversified hydrocarbon production from the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The company was established in 2007, and through a series of successful mergers and acquisitions, including INEOS E&P Norge, LOTOS E&P Norge, and KUFPEC Norway, it has grown into a recognized player on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. In 2025, the company ranked among the top ten largest hydrocarbon producers on the NCS. ORLEN Upstream Norway AS also has an extensive track record in exploration and is a partner in several key development projects, with Yggdrasil and Fenris being prime examples.

In 2024, the company’s name was changed from PGNiG Upstream Norway to ORLEN Upstream Norway to underline its affiliation with the ORLEN Group.

Currently, the company employs over 100 experienced professionals from all around the globe.