Manager (Transfer Pricing) - Century City at Forvis Mazars Group

The purpose of the role: is 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.

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 instil culture in others
• Mentoring and coaching
• Maintain client relationships
• Grow client portfolio
• Identify cross-selling opportunities

Minimum 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