SAP
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
Indirect Tax Advisory
Oil & Gas Accounting
PSC Fiscal & Joint Venture Accounting
Deferred Tax Reporting and Budgeting
Business Planning and Performance
PSC Economics and Planning
Sales and Use Tax Compliance
Registered Tax Return Preparer
Tax Strategy Implementation
Tax Compliance
Tax Form Completion
Financial Analysis Competence
Tax law knowledge
International Tax Knowledge
Accounting Support
Taxation Document Inspection
Government Regulations
Tax Return Preparation
Tax Incentives Identification
Tax Law Review
Finance
References
- Dalila Abdullah, 0122583421, dalila_abdullah@petronas.com.my
- Mathias Etz, SapuraOMV, 0122062621, mathias.etz@sapura-omv.com
Software
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