International Tax Advisor

Ocean Installer is a global marine construction company delivering large complex projects in challenging environments. The company is based in Stavanger and has offices in Oslo, Aberdeen and Dubai. With a business model based on partnerships, we have a flexible asset strategy and customer mindset. This creates agility. Ocean Installer is owned by Moreld, a leading industrial multi-disciplinary engineering group offering services across offshore energy and marine industries.

People are at the heart of our success. Our people are the driving force behind every triumph, every solution, and every project delivered with pride.

We’re a team that values expertise, celebrates dedication, and thrives on tackling challenges collaboratively. No unnecessary bureaucracy just a friendly, supportive team working together to turn complex subsea projects into standout achievements.

Now we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to grow with a people‑first company, we’d love to have you onboard.

What we can offer you

If we look beyond the fact that you would get to work with some of the greatest minds in our industry, extraordinary people from all over the world, here’s some of the things you can expect as a International Tax Advisor in Ocean Installer:

Tax Advisory & Planning

• Provide tax guidance to support internationalisation of the business.
• Work with Business Development and Legal teams to support comparing and creating tax efficient contracting structures including Joint Ventures/Consortiums and/or potential Ocean Installer local entities, when entering new countries internationally.
• Provide support to Legal for Ocean Installer local entity set up or closing.
• Work closely with the Tender Team to price tax inclusive proposals including understanding implications of relevant double tax treaties, recoverability of withholding taxes, value added tax, personnel taxes, re-patriation costs and other tax related challenges.
• Support the Tender Team providing the tax information to support Bid/No Bid decisions.
• Support tax planning initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Provide advice on all applicable taxes impacting the company internationally and communicating the impacts to all relevant company stakeholders.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of local/international tenders, tax returns and filings.
• Monitor compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with external Legal/Tax Advisors to keep up to date with changes in tax legislation, and assess their impact on the business by communicating this to all relevant stakeholders in the company.

Financial & Operational Support

• Collaborate with finance and project teams to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes relating to tax provisions.
• Provide input on tax implications of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess tax risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Assist in implementing internal controls related to tax processes.
• Support audits and enquiries from the tax authorities both locally and internationally.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with external auditors, tax/legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders including the Business Development Team, Tender Team, Project Teams and Legal on tax-related matters.
• Contribute to training and awareness sessions on tax compliance and best practices.

Who we`re looking for

Our ambition is to grow our team by hiring the best talent and to continue delivering the best possible projects, for our clients. This means that we need to find the people that complement our existing colleagues, and someone that meet the requirements within our projects. So, if you do possess some of these qualities, we could be a perfect match:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field
• A professional qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA, Chartered Tax Adviser, or equivalent) is advantageous
• Extensive experience in tax advisory, accounting or corporate tax functions within complex, international environments
• Solid understanding of domestic and international tax rules, with exposure to cross- border tax matters
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to interpret tax rules and financial data
• Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in filings and advisory work
• Commercial awareness: Understanding of business drivers and practical tax implications
• Communication skills: Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
• Problem-solving: Proactive and solution-oriented approach

Reason for joining us

If you’ve come this far you might be just what we’re looking for. We know that we all have individual preferences when talking about company perks, and we would love to tell more about all the perks you would have working for us. For now, we have settled with a small tease which we hope that you might appreciate:

• A flexible organisation characterised by direct lines of communication and swift decision-making processes, our voice is always heard in Ocean Installer
• Great working environment in a dynamic and international company
• Competitive pension and insurance schemes
• Flexibility to work from home
• Regular social events organised by our social club – Social Installer - with free access to in-house sports hall, gym and squash courts

Ocean Installer uses Semac to carry out background checks on relevant candidates. The background check is conducted with your consent and includes verification of your CV and other application documentation.