Manager - Transfer Pricing - Accounting Firm

Manager - Transfer Pricing

Role specific skillsets:

The job role for a Manager in Transfer Pricing includes, but is not restricted to, the below:

- Independently fronting Transfer Pricing assignments including but not limited to:

- Devising global Transfer Pricing Policies for the clients

- Undertaking detailed industry analysis/overviews, functional/economic/financial/ accounting and benchmarking analysis using various Indian and global databases and prepare detailed reports

- Preparing documentation including Master File and CbCR

- Issuing CA Certificate in Form No. 3CEB

- Advising and assist in transfer pricing planning and strategy for various clients

- Keeping track of and providing insights on various issues related to recent developments in Transfer pricing in India and Globally

- Representing and handling assessments and appeals relating to Transfer Pricing with appropriate strategy

- Participating in APA process including during negotiations

- Proactively identifying opportunities on Thought Leadership and contribute by writing articles / alerts on transfer pricing and preparing knowledge presentations on TP

- Adhering to account management, MIS and other practice management areas

- Participating in business development initiatives of the firm

- Leading the team, proactively addressing team issues and focusing on development of the team keeping in perspective the practice requirements

- Building client relationships including but not limited to internal cross service line teams

- Contributing to the technology focus areas of the practice

Core Competencies:

- Commercial Awareness: Able to understand the key business issues that affect profitability and growth of an enterprise and takes appropriate action to maximise success.

- Customer Service: Exceeding customer expectations by displaying a total commitment to identifying and providing solutions of the highest possible standards aimed at addressing customer needs.

- Diversity: Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do likewise.

- Independence: Actions based on own convictions rather than to please others. Is prepared to challenge others and has the courage to stand up for what they believe to be right.

- Interpersonal Sensitivity: Awareness of other people, environment and own impact on these. Actions indicate a consideration for the feelings and needs of others, (but not to be confused with 'sympathy').

- Leading People: Motivates, enables and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate styles. Has a clear vision of what is required and acts as a positive role model.

- Openness to Change: Proactively supports change and effectively adapts his/her approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.

- Organisational Collaboration: Capacity to perceive the impact and implications of decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation. Actions taken are focused on the organisation. Working with others towards a common purpose.

- People Development: Developing the skills and competencies of subordinates through training and development activities related to current and future jobs.

- Strategic Perspective: Takes account of a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and contingencies. Identifies the means of implementing plans in line with the vision and direction.

To be able to demonstrate the above skillsets, you need to have:

- 5-6 years of transfer pricing experience in/exposure to the following areas are essential :

- Entire gamut of transfer pricing

- Formulating transfer pricing policy

- Transfer Pricing documentation and compliances (Form 3CEB, Master File, CbCR, Companies Act compliance report)

- Developing and strengthening internal / external client relationship

- Broad understanding of/exposure to the following areas :

- Corporate tax compliance and advisory including regulatory aspects such as FEMA

- International tax structuring including double tax avoidance agreements

- Company law and accounting - reporting and disclosures

- Independently handled and represented for transfer pricing assessments / appeals

- Leadership, inter-personal and presentation skills

- Good communication skills including legal and technical drafting