The Opportunity As a member of staff within the transfer pricing team, you'll thoroughly and accurately analyse information and apply economic/finance knowledge to client situations, assisting in the preparation of effective approaches to clients' economic circumstances and arriving at logical conclusions. You'll also assist in the delivery of transfer pricing and economic services through timely and responsive services/work products. Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Manager you’ll be expected to manage discreet portions of an overall assignment. You’ll work in a team and report to either the Manager/Senior Manager or Partner directly depending on the nature of the assignment. You’ll also be expected to prepare documentation, assist in compiling defence documentation for transfer pricing audits, understand pricing methods for intangible assets, assist in compiling quality, practical solutions and assist with transfer pricing planning services. Skills and Attributes for success • You’ll demonstrate an understanding of transfer pricing concepts and be able to apply same to clientsituation • You must have a good grounding in tax to be able to identify opportunities for transfer pricing and other special services • You must be familiar with undertaking a functional and financial analysis and to participate in functional analysis interviews • Be competent in undertaking economic analysis including determining appropriate search criteria and undertaking good analysis of results for the purpose of undertaking a comparability analysis • Have good business acumen to understanding project profitability • Display strong written, verbal communication and project management skills To qualify for the role, you must have • A minimum of 2 years of tax or transfer pricing experience • An academic qualification in B Com or LLB degree and preferably studying towards a postgraduate qualification in tax ideally in the South African environment Ideally, you’ll also have • A good understanding of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Transfer Pricing Guidelines and OECD Guidelines on Profit Attribution • A reasonable working knowledge of the OECD Model Tax Convention and Commentary • Solid understanding of industries, business and tax in general • Efficient management of time and working effectively under pressure • Good networking skills and the ability to building solid relationships with various stakeholders • Broad exposure to Transfer Pricing issues What we look for We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence. What working at EY offers As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work with inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer: • Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now

Assistant Manager Transfer Pricing (Johannesburg, GP, ZA, 2146) @ EY Global Services

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