In-house Transfer Pricing Senior Manager — KPMG Internal Tax Team
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Watford (flexible; occasional visits to Watford office required).
Capability: KPMG Business Services | Experience Level: Senior Manager | Type: Full Time | Service Line: Finance | Contract type: Permanent
Overview
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 seeking 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 group’s in-house tax affairs both in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
* Transfer Pricing Policy and Strategy: 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.
* Consider strategies to improve tax certainty including Advance Pricing Agreements.
* Proactive advice to business stakeholders on transfer pricing matters, including strategic tax planning and risk management.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, procurement, treasury and business teams to advise and report on transfer pricing matters.
* Transfer Pricing Analysis: Conducting economic analysis and benchmarking studies to support transfer pricing policies.
* Examining transactions between group entities to ensure they are priced fairly and in line with the arm’s length principle.
* Documentation and Compliance: Preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation, including master and local files, to support compliance with UK and global tax regulations.
* Assisting the Partnership Tax team in engaging with HMRC and other tax authorities on transfer pricing and international tax matters.
* Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring transfer pricing transactions, identifying and mitigating potential risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders.
* Collaborating with the Finance team to gather data and report transactions.
* Continuous improvement of transfer pricing compliance policies and procedures, including the use of technology and offshore resources.
Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified individual with several years post-qualification experience in transfer pricing.
* Strong analytical skills; ability to analyse financial data, conduct research and interpret complex regulations.
* Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences at a senior level, including strong writing and presentation skills.
* Knowledge of Transfer Pricing Principles and Regulations across jurisdictions; some experience with India is noted as relevant.
* Experience of working with HMRC and understanding HMRC approaches to transfer pricing compliance.
* Wider international tax experience is advantageous but not essential; there is potential to expand into other areas beyond transfer pricing.
* Experience with financial data and systems; familiarity with financial statements, accounting principles, and SAP software.
* Project management, teamwork and collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
* ACA/CTA qualification or international equivalent preferred.
* Keen interest in adopting Artificial Intelligence to drive quality and efficiency gains.
The role location is flexible with occasional visits to the Watford office required.
Why KPMG Business Services
Every day our firm performs better because of how we work together as one team. We’re KPMG Business Services (KBS), a cross-functional team bringing together experts across a wide range of critical activities to grow, run and protect the business. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development, our approach focuses on driving improved performance for the firm and our clients.
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