Context & Environment

• TEP BR was selected for Large Taxpayers Group under "Special Tax & Economic Monitoring";

• Fiscal environment heavy, complicated, and unstable (Expectation for a Brazilian Tax Reform on Income Taxes, Pillar 2, New Transfer Pricing Rules, Implementation of the Tax Reform on Consumption Taxes);

• ERP update (new version of transactions and reports that are key for tax calculation and tax compliance);

• TEPBR is Operator on both Exploration and Production assets;

Job dimensions:

• Affiliate with an average production of 135 kboed, 1,3 G$ RON, 640 M$ Capex per year and 10 G$ CMO (ref. BU2023);

• Assets under different contractual frameworks (Concession - 12 / PSC - 4), covering all stages of the E&P life cycle (Exploration - 9 / Development - 2 / Production - 5) both Operated (6) and Operated by Others (10);

• Ensure and develop a team composed of 2 direct reports (2 Tax Coordinators) + 10 indirect reports (tax assistants, being 4 TTE staff and 6 TAS);

• Number of affiliates: 2 legal entities (Total E&P do Brasil, Total Petróleo & Gás do Brasil) having 8 branches;

• 3 SOX controls to be performed;

Activities

Support the Tax Manager in the following activities:

• Define the criteria used to determine the CIT/PIS/COFINS/ICMS/ISS/SPT/Royalties payments;

• Perform studies in view of implementing tax optimizations;

• Define the criteria used to identify, monitor, and compensate the tax credits;

• Define how to properly respond to tax inspections and audits;

• Define the criteria used to fulfil the tax books, files and reports delivered to the Tax Administration (Federal, State and Municipal sphere), in accordance with Brazilian legislations;

• Establish procedures and internal controls for tax routines and ensure that they are in accordance with SOX, audits, antifraud and anti-corruption guidelines;

• Provide support to Finance departments (Accounting; Treasury; B&P; etc) of TTE BR on tax matters;

• Ensure that the Transfer Pricing demonstration meets the local tax requirements and defense files are kept in good order;

• Provide support on tax matters for Budget preparation and LTP exercise;

• Ensure the correctness of inventories for tax purposes;

• Be updated with the tax legislation and jurisprudence and cascade the relevant information to all concerned Stakeholders;

• Assist Customs/Freight Forward activities to ensure compliance with the tax legislation ;

• Support the SAP and Mastersaf implementation/alterations;

• Act as focal point for the implementation of the Tax Reform;

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate the team's activities in order to provide the correct information and reports within the deadlines to all stakeholders, notably Finance (Quarterly Closings, PDCs, and other financial events);

• Manager as Coach objective: Coordinate, supervise and mentor/coach tax coordinators, optimizing allocation of work, creating a positive work environment, contributing with staff performance through regular feedback;

• Ensure that the tax team is updated with the changes in the tax legislation and relevant jurisprudence;

• Ensure compliance with Company's internal policies and procedures;

• Ensure that the Tax payments are done correctly and on time, avoiding penalties and interests;

• Ensure that the impacts caused by the changes in the tax legislation are informed to the concerned stakeholders;

• Assist internal and external stakeholders in all matters regarding corporate taxes and indirect taxes;

• Assess the opportunities to minimize the tax burden of the company;

• Liaise with the Litigation team so as to ensure that the report of tax risks is accurate and complete;

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Accounting and Law;

• At least 10 years' experience in Tax Department (prior experience in a Big-4 firm would be a differential);

• Strong experience in the Oil & Gas Business;

• Advanced English;

• Used to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines;

• Managerial and business skills;

• High autonomy;

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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