Tax Reporting and Forecasting Accountant

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

The Corporate Reporting & Forecasting Accountants are responsible for the preparation of quality tax reporting and forecast consolidations and disclosures for the group.

Critical Responsibilities:

Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner, complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSEQ procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:          

Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Gain a base understanding of the different tax regimes across the group 
  
• Consolidation of group tax numbers for reporting purposes 
  
• Consolidation of group tax numbers for forecasting and budgeting purposes 
  
• Preparation of management summaries to support management decision making 
  
• Preparation of group tax disclosures 
  
• Supporting engagement with auditors regarding consolidated group tax numbers and disclosures 
  
• Liaising with business unit tax teams, group reporting team and investor relations as required 
  
• Maintenance of regime guides and calculations for investor relations in conjunction with local tax teams 
  
• Maintenance of group tax payment data 
  
• Maintenance of business unit reporting packs and consolidation model 
  
• Providing financial and tax analysis to the business as required 
  
• Proactively seeking to improve processes and procedures within reporting and forecasting including supporting implementation of new IT solutions 
  
• Researching legislative changes and selected tax technical matters as required 
  
• Supporting tax transparency initiatives at a group level (BEPS Pillar 2, CbCR and EITI) 
  
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

• Experience in relevant corporate or accountancy firm environment 
  
• Understanding of complex accounting within IFRS 
  
• A professional taxation or accounting qualification with a track record of relevant experience, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or ATT 
  
• Strong analytical ability 
  
• Attention to detail and a desire for precision 
  
• Highly numerate 
  
• Effective communication skills with ability to present complex ideas in a clear and digestible way 
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  
• Knowledge of SAP (preferable) and strong Excel skills 

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.