Principle Transfer Pricing (Advisory Company)- Bangalore in Bangalore, भारत

Job Description – Principal / Senior Leader – Transfer Pricing

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: Minimum 10 years
 

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing professional with strong expertise in Indian Transfer Pricing laws, assessments, appeals, documentation, benchmarking, and direct tax advisory. The candidate will be responsible for independently managing complex assignments, advising clients, handling tax proceedings, and supporting Principals and Partners in delivering high-quality tax solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Transfer Pricing concepts and Indian Transfer Pricing regulations, identifying key issues for discussion with clients and senior leadership.

• Independently handle Transfer Pricing assessments, appeals, DRP proceedings, hearings, and drafting of submissions and replies to tax authorities.

• Conduct detailed benchmarking and comparable company searches using databases such as Prowess, Capitaline, and other relevant sources.

• Prepare and review Form 3CEB, Transfer Pricing Documentation Reports, comparable company analysis, and draft comparable sets.

• Prepare Accept/Reject matrices by evaluating business descriptions, company websites, financial information, and other relevant data.

• Calculate comparable company margins and apply quantitative filters, including related-party transactions (RPT), turnover, employee costs, and other relevant parameters.

• Independently manage tax audits of multinational companies under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act.

• Review notices and assessment orders, identify key issues, coordinate with clients for supporting documents, and prepare appropriate responses.

• Draft appeals, legal submissions, technical memoranda, tax opinions, and reports for review by Principals and Partners.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax-planning opportunities, compliance gaps, and potential tax risks.

• Oversee relevant direct tax compliance matters, including corporate tax, withholding tax, Transfer Pricing, and financial-related certifications.

• Understand client requirements, prepare information checklists, coordinate documentation, and ensure timely delivery of assignments.

• Lead and review team research, guide junior team members and articles, and ensure the accuracy and quality of deliverables.

• Coordinate with clients for assessments, appeals, hearings, and submissions while providing regular updates on assignment progress.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing commercially practical, technically sound, and timely solutions.

• Maintain research databases, quality controls, service summaries, and documentation hygiene in line with internal standards.

• Ensure all assignments comply with applicable legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, with strong expertise in Transfer Pricing.

• In-depth knowledge of Indian Transfer Pricing regulations, benchmarking methodologies, and documentation requirements.

• Strong experience in Transfer Pricing assessments, appeals, DRP proceedings, tax litigation, and representation before tax authorities.

• Hands-on experience with Form 3CEB, Transfer Pricing reports, comparable company searches, and margin computations.

• Proficiency in databases such as Prowess and Capitaline.

• Strong research, analytical, report-writing, and legal drafting skills.

• Experience in managing client assignments independently and coordinating with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, client management, team leadership, and problem-solving abilities.