Weatherford is hiring a Tax Supervisor in Ortona. The Tax Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with corporate, employment and VAT taxation matters for the assigned Weatherford Group of companies. The position hands on with the preparation and review of external tax returns, tax packs, dealing with tax audits, planning and VAT. The Tax Supervisor also provides advice and recommendations to reduce the business risks and, where appropriate, maximise tax benefits. Assist in developing new processes and operational best practices to ensure the business handles tax issues more efficiently and in compliance with changing tax laws.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Tax support to the business, key support for tendering team regarding all aspects of taxation, when bidding for work.
• Coordinates and/or supports external consultants with the preparation and review of Corporate Income Tax calculations and tax returns timely and accurate filing.
• Corporate, employment and VAT taxation matters for the assigned Weatherford Group of companies (Italy, Romania, Germany, NL, Cyprus).
• Managing the response and resolution of tax enquiries, tax audits and tax litigation, coordinating and/or supporting external consultants. Furthermore, managing the relationship with the tax authorities alongside educating the wider group on any tax legislative changes and associated impact.
• Implements tax planning opportunities and supports on cash repatriation managing the related withholding tax obligations.
• Oversees outsourced tax working paper preparation and manages any correction measures required with outsourced shared services function.
• Review of tax accounting reporting process for US GAAP purposes, including effective tax rate, uncertain tax positions, tax audit updates, and reconciliations of tax accounts.
• Continual analysis of withholding taxes deductions specially regarding the intercompany transactions across several jurisdiction within the Geozone and outside, ensuring the right declaration and deduction, coordinating the tax certificates or documentation needed.
• Employee's tax support both from employment taxes as well as permanent establishment risk.
• Work closely with local finance people to provide training and ensure correct tax accounting.
• Compliance with transfer pricing regulations and assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation prepared by the TP team.
• Coordinate with project teams regularly to identify tax risks, PEs creation, and provide advice during the project execution.
• Communicate with external advisors in several countries.
• Recommend process changes/additions in response to legislative development.

Experience & Education

• Degree in Economics, Accounting or other financial discipline is required; CPA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience working within a Tax firm or in the tax department of a multinational company.
• Good computer technical skills - MS Excel.
• Experience with OneSource is considered a plus.
• Self-starter takes ownership of projects and requires minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to interact with tax and non-tax personnel, team player.

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: