Job description
Job title: In-house Transfer Pricing Senior Manager - KPMG Internal Tax Team
Contract: Permanent
Grade: B
Location: Any UK, non CSQ
The role:
Following the merger of the KPMG UK and Swiss partnerships, we are looking to recruit an experienced in-house Transfer Pricing Senior Manager into KPMG’s UK based Internal Partnership Tax Team which is responsible for managing the tax affairs of the KPMG UK/Swiss group. We are looking for a senior individual to manage and coordinate the transfer pricing policies, documentation and compliance for the merged group. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and friendly team of professionals who look after the groups in-house tax affairs both in the UK and Overseas.
Key responsibilities:
Transfer Pricing Policy and Strategy:
1. Developing, implementing and maintaining the transfer pricing policies for the group which align with KPMG’s business objectives and are compliant with applicable legislation and international standards.
2. Consider strategies to improve tax certainty including Advance Pricing Agreements.
3. Proactive advice to business stakeholders on transfer pricing matters, including strategic tax planning and risk management.
4. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, procurement, treasury and business teams in order to advise and report on transfer pricing matters.
Transfer Pricing Analysis:
5. Conducting economic analysis and benchmarking studies to support transfer pricing policies.
6. Examining transactions between group entities to ensure they are priced fairly and in line with the arm’s length principle.
Documentation and Compliance:
7. Preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation, including master and local files, to support compliance with the UK and global tax regulations.
8. Supporting the Partnership Tax team in engaging with HMRC and other tax authorities in relation to transfer pricing and international tax matters.
Monitoring and Reporting:
9. Monitoring transfer pricing transactions, identifying and mitigating potential risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders.
10. Working closely with the Finance team to gather data and report transactions.
11. Continuous improvement of transfer pricing compliance policies and procedures including use of technology and offshore resource.
Skills and Qualifications:
The role would suit a qualified individual with several years post qualification experience in transfer pricing with the following:
12. Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data, conduct research and interpret complex regulations.
13. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences at a senior level, including strong writing an presentations skills.
14. Knowledge of Transfer Pricing Principles and Regulations: Understanding of transfer pricing rules and regulations in various jurisdictions, India in particular is relevant.
15. Experience of working with HMRC and understanding of HMRC approaches to transfer pricing compliance.
16. Wider international tax experience an advantage, but not essential, as there is an opportunity for the role to expand into other areas beyond transfer pricing.
17. Experience with Financial Data and Systems: Familiarity with financial statements, accounting principles, and SAP software.
18. Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
19. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment.
20. Problem-solving Abilities: Ability to identify an resolve complex transfer pricing issues.
21. Experience in Tax and Accounting: ideally should hold either ACA/CTA qualification or international equivalent.
22. Keen interest in adoption of Artificial Intelligence to drive quality and efficiency gains.
The role location is flexible with occasional visits to the Watford office required.
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