Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50 countries. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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Job Summary

For the Global Tax Operations team in Americas region, we are looking for an Indirect Tax Operations Specialist. The role translates tax legislation into hard figures and requires a multi-disciplinary approach in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting using automated solutions. The activities of the Indirect Tax Operations specialist will predominately relate to Value Added Tax/Sales, Use Tax/Goods and Services Tax and other taxes such as Environment Tax, Plastic Tax, Property Tax, Superfund Tax. You will be part of a regional tax team consisting of Tax Analysts/Specialists and report to the Regional Manager Tax Operations.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Act as a subject matter expert in order to ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of indirect tax returns using automated solutions and applying globally standardized processes;
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations for indirect tax accounts;
• Act as a subject matter expert in order to ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of other tax returns;
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations for other tax accounts;
• Ensure timely tax payments taking into account internal controls;
• Cooperate with internal stakeholders to complete the monthly and year-end closing;
• Liaise with external local (tax) authorities to govern SABIC (tax) compliance in healthy manner;
• Manage and coordinate (external) audits;
• Adequately monitor local tax legislative requirements, balanced with global standards;
• Liaise with external local authorities to govern SABIC (tax) compliance in healthy manner;
• Collaborate with the Global Tax team to implement restructuring projects;
• Execute effective end-to-end tax processes in collaboration with the other internal stakeholders;
• Assure and report out on quantity and quality of outputs (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, consistency);
• Continuously take initiative to improve tax data quality;
• Drive resolution of operational issues;
• Perform control activities (ideally automated) in order to ensure compliance with SABIC internal control frameworks and other regulatory requirements;
• Support regional Manager Tax Operations in managing budget;
• Identify tax risks & opportunities.

What Matters to SABIC

• University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Completion of a post-graduate program is a plus
• Six plus years of experience in (indirect) tax compliance
• Experience in a global environment (preferred)
• SAP and One Source knowledge (preferred)
• Must have advanced Excel skills

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.