Scatec are looking for a Tax Manager

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Tax Manager in Oslo, Norway to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Tax Manager you will be responsible for all areas within direct and indirect tax for a specific geographic area, including tax structuring, tax audits, compliance.

Main responsibilities 

• International tax (direct and indirect) and tax structuring, both with regards to manage risk and optimize returns for projects in the development stage, but also existing projects.
• Advice on optimal funding instruments of project companies and operating companies in order to reduce trapped cash, FX exposure, tax exposure. Assist in tax related matters and funding of operating entities in/via the Netherlands.
• Work in close relationship with the Business Development and Regional Project finance teams, including reviewing assumptions in financial models.
• Review contracts and assist in drafting contracts in cooperation with Legal that are in line with structuring decisions and ensure tax exposure is reduced.
• Transfer pricing – work with the Transfer Pricing manager and ensure transfer pricing is considered in the structuring and ensure compliance on transfer pricing for your geographic area in the Scatec Solar Group.
• Monitor and ensure general global compliance within the tax area.
• Manage tax audits and tax controversy matters in your geographic area and respond to questions from the tax authorities
• Develop routines/policies/internal control (including operating system) within the tax area.
• Monitor tax legislation in the countries Scatec is established and assess measures to optimize ongoing operations.

Qualifications and competencies 

• Masters degree within finance/law 
• 4-7 years of experience from working with international tax matters and structuring, preferably at a Big 4, law firm or in-house position
• Solid experience with Norwegian tax matters
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English, other languages is an advantage 

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.