BDO has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager. Reporting as part of the national Transfer Pricing and International Tax team, you will be responsible for the following:
Project involvement:
Act as a point of contact within the firm for the client together with the director. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients.
Manage advisory engagements under the supervision of the director, such as transfer pricing strategy setting or advising foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their operations in the region.
Manage compliance documentation engagements under the supervision of the director, such as country-by-country reporting, master files, and local files.
Manage accrual reviews and due diligence under the supervision of the director.
Draft and manage proposals under the supervision of the director, bearing in mind the expectations of our clients.
Develop and pursue creative strategies while using the latest technologies available or to be programmed with our technology department.
Manage billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria.
Regular involvement with transfer pricing, tax planning, and complex tax issues in conjunction with directors.
Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep the client/director informed of overruns, planning staff assignments to provide an appropriate spread of experience.
Ensure that BDO's quality control procedures are adhered to, including second director review.
Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the director while exercising judgment within agreed parameters.
Management:
Provide overall support to directors on client matters and assist in the management of clients and the team, including support for recruitment and appraising of staff.
Work as part of the management team and be a vital member of the national transfer pricing and international tax team with other tax managers/directors within the business group, providing support to the rest of the Tax team.
Actively participate in the management of the national transfer pricing and international tax team through director/manager meetings and attendance at social functions.
Provide training to junior staff both on the job and through monitoring and performance feedback.
Counsel, appraise, develop, and motivate staff as appropriate.
Responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff.
Sales and Marketing:
Recognize business and sales opportunities and progress these forward with director support.
Participate in bids/proposals for new work.
Take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities.
Develop own network of contacts internally and externally.
Communication and Representation:
Develop contact with clients at senior levels and maintain contact with other levels as appropriate to ensure the firm has the confidence of the client.
Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO.
Contribute by lecturing on internal courses.
Consult with colleagues and directors on technical and risk matters.
Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements:
Preferably a degree or post-graduate degree in economics; Attorney with completed M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or HDip; CA(SA) or TA(SA) is a bonus – but NOT required. Suitable on-the-job experience will be considered.
At least 3-5 years' experience in Transfer Pricing and preferably International Tax.
Maintain an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of transfer pricing (specifically) and taxation (in general).
Specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex transfer pricing issues.
Project management experience.
Staff management experience.
Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably.
Actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients.
Competencies:
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Openness to working with new technologies.
Strong analytical and research skills – be an out-of-the-box thinker.
Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients to ensure a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs.
Innovation skills to improve systems, processes, and procedures.
Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.
Adherence to principles and values – ethical behavior is non-negotiable.
Willingness to work in an honest and transparent environment.
Salary is market-related and commensurate with experience.
The appointment will be made in terms of the firm's Employment Equity Policy but all candidates will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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