Purposes of the job:
To independently attend to and lead transfer pricing assignments, carry out research relating to a variety of tax and other related issues (covering the full spectrum of transfer pricing) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents. To review reports/opinions/letters and documents prepared by other tax advisors/clients and to liaise with clients, their advisors and SARS where appropriate.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Research
- Drafting of comprehensive transfer pricing documentation including, conducting functional analysis interviews; attending to economic analysis and industry analysis Consulting and tax advice, including transfer pricing reviews and planning.
- Tax administration and dispute resolution
- Budget management in respect of client engagements
- Manage risk management procedures
- Manage individual/business unit work performance
- Articles and other client communication material
- Training & development
- Assist with department budgets
- Recommend billing amounts and timings
- Role model the organisational culture and instill culture in others
- Mentoring and coaching
- Maintain client relationships
- Grow client portfolio
- Identify cross-selling opportunities
Candidate requirements:
- Accounting/Legal/Economics degree plus post graduate tax qualification
- Minimum of 3-5 years specific tax consulting experience as a client- facing Tax Consultant in a professional services environment
- Minimum of 3 years transfer pricing experience is essential
- Sound knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines as well as South African transfer pricing regulations and guidance
- Good business developer with a good network within the transfer pricing sector in South Africa
- Proven ability to manage people and clients
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office package)
- Familiarity with relevant software to perform comparable searches
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret data and situations
- Ability to gather information and solve problems
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Excellent relating and networking skills
- Ability to plan and organise activities
- Ability to apply professional / specialist / technical expertise
- Motivating/Communicating leadership style
- Strong project management stills
- Problem solver and effective, efficient decision maker
- Solutions Oriented
