Group Transfer Pricing Manager

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Job Description:

Mott MacDonald is currently recruiting for a Transfer Pricing Manager responsible for supporting the global Transfer Pricing function from Mumbai, working closely with a hybrid team across

multiple jurisdictions.

Mott MacDonald’s transfer pricing team develops, implements and maintains global intercompany transfer pricing arrangements and policies; collects and analyses transfer pricing

and financial data and information; prepares or assists with transfer pricing requirements in over 50 tax jurisdictions; as well as manages and works closely with third-party advisers located across

the world.

This role involves managing transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance, as well as overseeing complex projects and audits. The Group Transfer Pricing Manager will be a part of a global tax team, and collaborate and integrate with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.

The ideal candidate should have strong transfer pricing experience and be confident in pro-actively communicating with various members of the wider Tax and Finance teams, and otherinternal and external stakeholders.

Minimum role requirements:

• Professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant) with a strong academic background

• Minimum 5 years of transfer pricing experience gained in a consulting environment, preferably in Big4 firm or an in-house transfer pricing / international tax role In a multinational environment
• Experience with preparation of OECD compliant transfer pricing documentation
• Experience with transfer pricing compliance and controversy in India (dealing with tax assessments and audits)
• Basic understanding of international tax concepts (e.g. WHT, PE, DTT)
• Advanced English communication skills both written and verbal

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, implement and maintain group transfer pricing policies
• Oversee global transfer pricing compliance, engaging with Finance/Tax teams and/or local third party consultants, ensuring timely and accurate preparation in line with OECD and local requirements
• Undertake data gathering and analysis to present transfer pricing-related information to local tax authorities, including significant collaboration with Finance, Tax, and other business functions
• Work with external advisors and local consultants to support ongoing assessments and transfer pricing compliance
• Partner with business units to proactively identify transfer pricing risks and  opportunities
• Assist and own global and local technical transfer pricing projects
• Identify improvement activities in relation to the performance of the Group Transfer Pricing team as well as wider Group Tax function
• Liaise with key contacts in local and overseas Finance teams to build efficient communication channels and networks that guarantee swift identification of potential transfer pricing issues
• Work with Legal and local Finance teams to ensure smooth roll out of intercompany agreements, and other related documentation
• Provide an ad-hoc transfer pricing advice as and when requested by the Group

Additional requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and work well with people at all levels of seniority
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and dynamic corporate environment with often ambiguous and rapidly changing priorities
• Experience of handling global TP compliances, audit and advisory assignments.
• A team player with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Project planning and management skills
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with data processing and AI tools preferred (e.g. Alteryx)
• Ability to extract, analyse, and review qualitative and quantitative data and information with the ability to present results of the analyses to senior stakeholders
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects
• Hard working, quick learner with a positive ''can do'' attitude and solid professionalism

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing