Tax Advisor

About the role

The Tax Advisor will join TotalEnergies' tax department in Geneva, supporting the company's fast‑moving trading activities in gas and power. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager, you will work closely with internal teams, external advisors and tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse customs and VAT legislation in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and provide guidance to trading, operations and legal teams.
• Review commercial contracts from a tax perspective.
• Respond to queries from customs and fiscal authorities during audits.
• Prepare and deliver internal training on customs and tax matters for newcomers.
• Participate in customs and tax arrangements with local advisors, including formalities and documentation.
• Attend seminars and trainings organised by customs and tax advisers to anticipate regulatory changes.
• Develop IT improvements to ensure VAT compliance across the company’s systems.
• Assist with preliminary direct‑tax questions.
• Prepare VAT returns in the various countries where the company is registered.
• Review invoices for VAT compliance.

Required profile

• Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent in law, business or economics.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in international tax and VAT.
• Fluent English; French is an advantage.
• Strong interest in tax and customs matters.

Required skills