BDO has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Assistant Manager/Manager. Reporting as part of the national Transfer Pricing team, you will inter alia be responsible for.
Project involvement:
Act as a point of contact within the firm for the client together with the director, responding quickly to client requests and keeping clients informed of progress.
Manage advisory engagements under the supervision of the director, including transfer pricing strategies and advising foreign multinational companies on tax implications.
Manage compliance documentation engagements, 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 for client engagements.
Develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies in collaboration with our technology department.
Manage billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria.
Regularly engage with transfer pricing, tax planning, and complex tax issues alongside directors.
Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and communicate any overruns to clients and directors.
Adhere to BDO's quality control procedures, including second director reviews.
Identify risks, technical matters, and selling opportunities for the director.
Management:
Provide overall support to directors on client matters and assist in managing clients and the team, including recruitment and appraising staff.
Work as part of the management team and support the national transfer pricing and international tax team.
Participate in management meetings and social functions to support the national transfer pricing and international tax team.
Train junior staff on the job and provide consistent feedback.
Counsel, appraise, develop, and motivate staff as appropriate.
Coach and develop junior members of staff.
Sales and Marketing:
Recognize business and sales opportunities and progress them with director support.
Participate in bids/proposals for new work.
Take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities.
Develop a network of contacts internally and externally.
Communication and Representation:
Develop contact with clients at a senior level and maintain appropriate contact with other levels.
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.
At least 3-5 years' experience in Transfer Pricing.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of transfer pricing and taxation.
Specialist knowledge and 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 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.
Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients.
Innovation skills to improve systems, processes, and procedures.
Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
Adherence to ethical principles and values.
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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