Finance & Tax Advisor

<p><strong>Finance and Tax Advisor </strong></p>

<p><strong>Starting Salary: dependent on skills and experience.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Salary package also includes:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity</strong></li>
<li><strong>Flights package </strong>for you and any accompanying dependents</li>
<li><strong>41 days paid leave </strong>(includes Public and Government Holidays)</li>
<li><strong>Relocation allowance</strong> to help with moving costs.</li>
<li><strong>Government housing</strong> for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.</li>
<li><strong>A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in. </strong></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>The post is for a fixed term of up to 4 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. </strong><strong>Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered</strong></p>

<p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p>

<p>The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce a number of new opportunities following the expansion of its Minerals Resources Department.</p>

<p>If you are looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of facilitating a frontier oil field development then apply now and enjoy the added benefit of living and working overseas in a stunning part of the world with a vibrant island community.</p>

<p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p>

<p>You will provide expert finance and tax advice to the oil development project team on areas such as project finance, the Falkland Islands tax regime, royalties, petroleum valuation, decommissioning and other financial elements of the project. This will include the provision of support and guidance on related matters, which may also require the sourcing and managing of external advice covering a diverse range of topics all related to the proposed oil development.</p>

<p><strong>THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE:</strong></p>

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<ul>
<li>Able to demonstrate an excellent commercial finance background and understanding of project finance and tax issues.</li>
<li>Organised, articulate, persuasive and have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, senior government leaders, elected officials, industry representatives and external partners.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive, as well as a lateral thinker, skilled problem solver and a supportive team player.</li>
<li>Comfortable working within a dedicated team with a high degree of autonomy and have the tact, sensitivity and judgement to manage sensitive confidential information.</li>
<li>Flexible, adaptable and responsive.</li>
<li>CCAB or CIMA qualified, with at least 5 years post qualification experience in a related area (preferably within the oil and gas sector).</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p>

<p>Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.</p>

<p>For further information regarding the position please contact Andrea Clausen, Acting Director of Mineral Resources, by emailing <a href=