ASMAA SYAHIRAH BINTI ANUAR
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
A highly motivated, independent and detail-oriented Oil and Gas finance professional with over 15 years in Upstream business, covering Petroleum Tax and Indirect Taxes, PSC accounting, JV accounting and PSC audit. Seeking a challenging role to leverage Upstream experience to contribute to the efficient reporting of oil and gas operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Advisor
ConocoPhillips
Kuala Lumpur
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered advisory leadership on Malaysian Petroleum Tax, indirect taxes focusing on SST advisory and compliance, and corporate tax reporting coverring locally and HQ.
- Actively representing ConocoPhillips in MoF and IRB task force initiatives discussions i.e.: SST for common facilities task force.
- Developed and established ConocoPhillips' first in-house tax advisory and training to Business and assisting them to minimise tax exposure.
- Participated in the CCS tax framework conducted by the Ministry.
- Ensured transfer pricing governance by overseeing 25 regional agreements and HQ terms.
- Facilitated SST readiness for KBBC PSC through management of registration and implementation post-operatorship transition.
- Influenced ConocoPhillips strategies in the Ministry of Finance and MICCI tax committees.
- Strengthened Kebabangan PSC tax position by leading KPOC integration into ConocoPhillips, overseeing overall tax reporting impact pre and post acquisition.
- Improved bid rounds and business development decisions through data room tax reviews.
- Reduced migration risk by completing 12-year book reconciliation for financial alignment.
Senior Tax Advisor
SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc
Kuala Lumpur
06.2021 - 12.2024
- This is a tax supervisor position with 2 staffs reporting directly.
- Generated tax savings of MYR60mil for Jerun through implementation of SK408 initiatives via tax incentives application.
- Advanced MOF B14 incentive outcomes through structured technical and IRB discussions.
- Drive discussions on upfront capex sharing between Shell and PCSB involving tax, commercial and finance.
- Delivered timely IRB and tax compliance outputs for operated blocks, including yearly filings.
- Improved tax visibility for current and deferred reporting via group budgeting planning.
- Protected tax relief outcomes by defining exploration block positions for maximum deductions.
- Enhanced decision quality for bid workstreams by providing governance on Malaysia corporate tax advice.
- Strengthened group forecasting by accounting for Malaysia deferred tax and submitting reports to HQ in Vienna
- Reduced review friction by coordinating IRB audit matters with IRB officers.
- Streamlined contiguous block treatment by establishing approaches for marginal rates and incentive PSCs.
- Decreased repeated issues by aligning commercial and finance reporting stakeholders on tax matters.
- Improved computation control for SOMV by establishing an internal tax function.
- Streamlined tax reporting processing by implementing SAP ECC6 tax automation for ledger.
- Supported BEPS readiness by coordinating global minimum tax work between Vienna HQ teams.
Senior Tax Accountant
PETRONAS
Kuala Lumpur
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Obtained EOR tax incentives for Samarang PSC (Sabah Operation) with tax savings of RM45m impact.
- Reviewer for PM and SK Operated Block tax computation - Tangga Barat Cluster, Sepat PSC, Balingian PSC and D35 PSC.
- Discovered Turkmenistan Operation WHT rate mismatch resulting in a refund of USD63m via various discussions with Turkmenistan tax authority.
- Achieved Vietnam tax authority alignment for PM 3 CAA tax payments by working closely with Vietnam tax authority resulting in improved and timely tax audit quality.
Upstream Joint Venture Accountant
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Recovered RM25mil by correcting pipeline cost mischarges through account reconciliation.
- Enhanced joint venture reporting through drafting shared-facilities and governance agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance for all partners.
- Facilitated partner cashflow planning by coordinating monthly cash calls and tanker meetings, promoting effective financial collaboration among stakeholders.
- Involved in yearly WPB and AFE processes.
- Excellent network with Partners.
Oil and Gas Accountant - PSC (Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak Operation)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Pioneered first PCSB Oil & Gas accoutning department in KL by bringing back function from Sarawak Operation.
- Incharged of full PSC accounting for Balingian PSC and Baram Delta Operation for 4 consequtive years with no non-compliance.
- Enhanced Peninsular and Sarawak operations by delivering accurate PSC documentation for timely decision-making.
- Improved finance review outcomes by implementing key control mechanisms for monthly decisions via accurate monthly management reports, used by PCSB management.
- Reduced budget uncertainty by forecasting annual revenue pricing, OPEX, and CAPEX.
- Protected audit results by delivering quarterly PSC audits with external auditors.
- Well-versed in PSC agreements, Gas agreements including OMFUA, UGSA and capex sharing arrangement.
Finance Associate - Graduate Programme
Shell Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed and reconciled multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and reporting.
- Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely processing of transactions.
- Assisted in the strategic planning process by providing insightful financial data and projections.
- Developed finance domain expertise through collaboration across diverse downstream finance functions.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting (HONS) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
11-2011
MBA
University of the West of Scotland
Skills
- Tax advisory and compliance
- Petroleum tax reporting
- Joint venture management
- Transfer pricing strategy
- Financial reporting
- PSC budgeting and economic analysis
Custom
- Dalila Abdullah, 0122583421, dalila_abdullah@petronas.com, PETRONAS
- Shaizatul Shafiee, 0122257535, shaizatul.shafiee@totalenergies.com
Timeline
Senior Tax Advisor
ConocoPhillips
01.2025 - Current
Senior Tax Advisor
SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc
06.2021 - 12.2024
Senior Tax Accountant
PETRONAS
12.2016 - 05.2021
Upstream Joint Venture Accountant
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 12.2016
Oil and Gas Accountant - PSC (Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak Operation)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
07.2012 - 03.2016
Finance Associate - Graduate Programme
Shell Malaysia Berhad
11.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Accounting (HONS) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
MBA
University of the West of Scotland