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ASMAA SYAHIRAH BINTI ANUAR

UPSTREAM TAX ADVISOR
KUALA LUMPUR

Summary

Enthusiastic Tax Professional experienced in Upstream tax returns. Applies in-depth knowledge of tax code protocols to optimize returns. Personable and thorough with 13 years of industry expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Upstream Senior Tax Advisor

SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc
6 2021 - Current
  • Lead in all Tax Compliance reporting for Operated Blocks inclusive of yearly tax return submission to Inland Revenue Board (IRB), tax revision, tax audit, and all IRB related matters
  • Lead in tax incentives application for Marginal Field (B14) to Ministry if Finance
  • Tax advisor for Mexico & New Zealand operations on Indirect Tax matters covering GST, VAT, Transfer Pricing and WHT
  • Advised and working with Partners on Non-Operated Blocks covering Operational and Tax matters
  • Tax advisor in Corporate matters including involvement in Malaysia Bid Round and other related matters
  • Key Achievement(s): Championing tax savings for Operated Block SK408 amounting to USD 200mil via PIP deduction implementation for the first time in SOMV
  • Championing first in-house tax function for SOMV and limiting Dependency on PwC as tax advisors
  • Chosen by the Inland Revenue Board among 7 of the task force representatives to work on various tax issues and regulation with the Ministry
  • Part of task force for State Sales Tax regulations to the Central Government (Sarawak and Sabah Sales Tax)
  • Implementing tax automation process in SAPHANA and SAPECC6.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve multi-state taxation issues, fostering a unified approach to compliance.
  • Maintained complete records of tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve multi-state taxation issues, fostering a unified approach to compliance
  • Managed a diverse portfolio with meticulous attention to detail, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines

Senior Tax Accountant

PETRONAS
12.2016 - 5 2021
  • Tax advisor for Turkmenistan & Sudan Operations covering all Direct and Indirect Tax Matters
  • Lead Centralized Tax Services for Petronas on tax system automation
  • Responsible for tax compliance reporting for contiguous blocks
  • Key Achievement(s): Successfully obtained a refund of WHT amounting to USD63 mil from Turkmenistan Operation
  • Successfully obtained Operated Block (Samarang PSC) tax incentives from the Ministry resulting in tax saving of RM45mil.
  • Mentored junior accountants, enhancing their professional development and contributing to the overall success of the team.
  • Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts

Joint Venture Accountant

PETRONAS
4 2016 - 11.2021
  • Excellent verse in Joint Venture Agreement and all related agreements pertaining to the Joint Venture (Gas Billing Agreement, Master Sharing Agreement)
  • In charged of Operated Block for Petronas Sarawak Blocks Sector 1 dealing with Shell on all Finance related matters inclusive of JV Audit, Cash Calls, JIB, Monthly Tankers Meeting, Yearly WPB submissions
  • Key Achievement(s): Detected pipeline cost from Operator were wrongly charged to Petronas and performed reconciliation of accounts resulting in cost recovery of RM25mil.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues

Oil & Gas Accounting

PETRONAS
06.2012 - 03.2016
  • Excellent verse in Production Sharing Contract (PSC) inclusive of Gas Sales Agreements
  • Responsible for Quarterly Audited Account (QAA) submission to MPM
  • In charged of Quarterly PSC Audits
  • Key Achievement(s): Established key mechanism control for Finance Committee Meeting
  • Zero non-compliance of QAA for 4 consecutive years.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize oil and gas exploration strategies, resulting in successful project outcomes

Finance Associate - Graduate Programme

Shell Malaysia Berhad
11.2011 - 05.2012
  • Exposed on various finance function of Shell Malaysia

Education

Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) for Upstream -

Leadership Management Training - OMV Group - undefined

National Tax Conferences - undefined

Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia Courses - undefined

Skills

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References

  • Dalila Abdullah, 0122583421, dalila_abdullah@petronas.com.my
  • Mathias Etz, SapuraOMV, 0122062621, mathias.etz@sapura-omv.com

Software

SAP

Timeline

Senior Tax Accountant

PETRONAS
12.2016 - 5 2021

Oil & Gas Accounting

PETRONAS
06.2012 - 03.2016

Finance Associate - Graduate Programme

Shell Malaysia Berhad
11.2011 - 05.2012

Upstream Senior Tax Advisor

SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc
6 2021 - Current

Joint Venture Accountant

PETRONAS
4 2016 - 11.2021

Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) for Upstream -

Leadership Management Training - OMV Group - undefined

National Tax Conferences - undefined

Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia Courses - undefined

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