Tax Specialist (APAC & MEA)

, India Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: September 21, 2026 Job Description: At Shell, Early Career talent plays an important role in powering the future of energy. Through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and opportunities for students and early professionals, we empower individuals to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We support talent at different stages of their career journey through mentorship and exposure to diverse areas of our business, helping them build skills and explore future career pathways at Shell. In our values-led culture, you'll have the opportunity to power your progress while helping develop the energy solutions of today and tomorrow. What’s the role As a Tax Specialist (APAC & MEA), you will support direct tax activities across APAC and MEA, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, UAE, and other countries as required. You will help ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and reporting requirements while partnering with Finance, Legal, and other business teams to deliver accurate and timely tax reporting, filings, and stakeholder support across Shell's diverse businesses. What you’ll be doing Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions, tax returns, and related tax reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare and file statutory accounts and support other regulatory reporting obligations. Support tax assessments, tax audits, and the resolution of tax and audit-related queries. Prepare direct tax computations, tax true-ups, and deferred tax provisions, ensuring timely submissions to revenue and statutory authorities. Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, reporting requirements, internal controls, and governance standards. Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and other business teams to support tax compliance and reporting activities. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, quality, and data integrity. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners, and external statutory auditors. Support the delivery of quarterly tax reporting, annual tax returns, tax payments, and statutory reporting requirements. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce complexity, enhance efficiency, and promote best practices. Stay informed of business developments, accounting standards, and tax regulatory changes that may impact operations. Support the transition and standardization of direct tax processes to ensure effective and consistent delivery of tax activities. Communicate proactively and effectively with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery of key activities. What you bring Professionally qualified (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with around 2 years of post-qualification experience in Tax. Experience in direct tax compliance, tax reporting, tax provisions, tax computations, and corporate taxation. Strong knowledge of corporate tax legislation, compliance requirements, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and reporting controls. Experience in financial reporting and statutory reporting processes. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms) and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day business processes. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Strong customer focus with a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes. Experience partnering with senior finance stakeholders across country and regional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and stakeholders across different locations. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and integrity. What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working. Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and b