Manager - Transfer Pricing - Professional Services Firm

What's in it for you?

Being a position that falls in the senior cadre, the role gives you an opportunity to explore the entrepreneur in you. We strongly believe in freedom of operation and that clearly reflects in our modus operandi. Our Transfer Pricing (TP) Practice gives an opportunity to work on all kinds of Indian TP Projects and Global TP Projects (outside India). Apart from holding the TP function you have an opportunity to strengthen your knowledge base by being part of speaking events and other TP fraternity events.

Skillsets we would like to see you exhibit,

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,

5-8 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