Location – Sydney
As our client embarks on a program of transformation across their finance and tax functions, transfer pricing is a key aspect of this. To drive and embed this change, they are seeking tax/finance professional with varying levels of experience in Transfer Pricing to join them.
The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of the firm. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to our client’s businesses and senior management, managing the firm’s funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring it continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing its corporate affairs.
The role
These roles provide an excellent opportunity to get involved in our client’s transfer pricing from the ground up, whether you are a seasoned professional looking to take on a new challenge in establishing and leading a team of professionals or you are taking the next step in your career to work in a fast-paced financial services environment. In shaping the future of our client’s transfer pricing function, you will play a critical role in a time of increased regulatory scrutiny and change.
You will be tasked with the provision of advice on new and complex (financial services) transactions to overseeing of the completion of regulatory reporting obligations, while also taking a strategic view in dealing with increased regulatory change.
Key responsibilities
Key to your success in this role will be both your Transfer Pricing technical skills and the ability to engage with key/senior stakeholders both within the business and central tax teams. Your specific focus, (depending on your level) may include the following responsibilities:
- Supporting the Transfer Pricing function within a central Transfer Pricing team or within the Business units, including team building and mentoring of junior team members
- Oversight of the firm’s transfer pricing policies, including the provision of transfer pricing advice on new transactions
- Providing strategic guidance as to the operation of Transfer Pricing policies across the Group and/or within a Business Unit
- General transfer pricing research including analysis of recent cases, legislation, and government announcements, especially in relation to investment banking activities
- Managing the relationship between the Business Units and the central tax Transfer Pricing teams, including identification of matters requiring escalation
- Oversight of month, quarter, and year-end Transfer Pricing processes, which include the execution, booking and review of Transfer Pricing models
- Preparation of transfer pricing documentation in line with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
- Active participation in various governance and decision-making forums covering business unit’s and central Transfer Pricing teams
Skills and attributes
Finally, you’ll bring your experience in a similar transfer pricing or tax advisory role gained in either a chartered accounting firm, law firm or Tax division of a large corporate. You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong internal client relationships with business unit executives and external relationships with advisors coupled with strong communication and influencing skills. You will have a proven ability to apply a commercial lens, with a focus on the bigger picture. In addition, experience in a highly numerate and analytical environment with in-depth knowledge of transfer pricing.
You will also be asked to think strategically in order to:
- Identify opportunities for automation
- Identify process improvement opportunities
- Realise and create efficiencies on a regular basis
If you have a collaborative approach, are curious with the ability to learn and adapt quickly whilst adhering to change, then apply today.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
The diversity of their people is one of our client’s greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables them to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for their people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. With the right technology, support and resources, their people can work in a range of flexible ways.
Our client is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. They encourage candidates to speak with a member of their recruitment team if you require adjustments to their recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.
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