Important! To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):

31.10.2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What does the job involve?

Looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to how Equinor ensures robust tax compliance and reporting?

We are now seeking a Tax Compliance Expert to join our Norwegian Tax Compliance team. This dedicated small team is based in Stavanger and Oslo, and forms parts of a wider competent and international tax network within Equinor's CFO organization.

If you are motivated for this important role, we will be very pleased to hear from you.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Be part of a team that is responsible for planning, quality checking and preparation of tax returns for Equinor ASA and Equinor Energy AS.
• Deliver on compliance requirements with regard to Pillar II for the Equinor Group.
• Provide advice related to the tax treatment of transactions and exposure.
• Complete quality assurance of quarterly tax accounting.
• Prepare tax notes in the annual report.
• Correspond with tax authorities regarding petroleum taxation and onshore taxation.
• Implement tax assessment changes for previous years.
• Implement continuous improvements and digitalization initiatives.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• A master’s degree in accounting or finance/tax. A bachelor’s degree with relevant experience may compensate.
• You have 5+ years of experience in an audit, tax, or accounting function, with a preference towards tax.
• Competence within Norwegian tax legislation and IFRS, experience with Pillar II requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency in both English and Norwegian, spoken and written, is required for this role.
• Ability to identify and manage risk.
• A person that is service minded; committed to meeting deadlines; with a high working capacity.
• A team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and curiosity to learn, including new digital tools.
• Willingness to work from one of the specified work locations.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs. 

We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success.  To ensure fairness and transparency, positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the position’s responsibilities, complexity, and impact, and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?