Global Indirect Tax Counsel – Strategy & Compliance

SBM Offshore N.V.; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to lead compliance and strategy across VAT/GST, customs duties, and other transactional taxes. You will interpret evolving regulations, optimize tax outcomes, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.

The role requires at least five years in indirect taxes at a multinational or consulting firm; CPA/CFA or tax JD preferred. Fluency in English is essential; Portuguese knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance or Economics required.
• Master's degree in Taxation or JD with tax focus preferred.
• 5+ years in indirect taxes (VAT/GST, customs) in multinational or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure indirect tax compliance and optimize tax efficiencies for the organization.
• Prepare and supervise filing of indirect tax returns (VAT/GST, sales tax).
• Review financial records to identify indirect tax issues and improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting and Legal; advise on indirect tax implications.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and external advisors; respond to audits.
• Contribute to indirect tax strategy and educate stakeholders.

Skills

Indirect tax knowledge

Tax planning

Audit management

Regulatory interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Accounting/Finance/Economics

Advanced tax degrees preferred (M.Tax, LLM Tax, JD in tax)

CPA/CFA or transfer pricing certifications

Job description

SBM Offshore N.V. in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to lead compliance and strategy across VAT/GST, customs duties, and other transactional taxes. You will interpret evolving regulations, optimize tax outcomes, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.

The role requires at least five years in indirect taxes at a multinational or consulting firm; CPA/CFA or tax JD preferred. Fluency in English is essential; Portuguese knowledge is a plus.