Senior Associate/Senior Manager - Transfer Pricing - CA

Key Responsibilities:

Transfer Pricing Compliance & Documentation
- Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation including Local File, Master File, Form 3CEB, and contemporaneous documentation.
- Conduct benchmarking studies, FAR analysis, and economic analysis using relevant commercial databases.
- Work on inter-company transaction analysis and ensure compliance with Indian Transfer Pricing regulations and OECD Guidelines.
- Support BEPS-related compliance including Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), Master File, and Local File requirements.
- Assist clients in maintaining robust transfer pricing documentation and compliance frameworks.

Litigation, Assessments & APA Support:

- Handle transfer pricing assessments, audits, notices, and litigation proceedings before TPO, DRP, ITAT, and other authorities.
- Prepare submissions, technical responses, and supporting documentation for assessment proceedings.
- Support Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) assignments including unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral APA engagements.
- Coordinate with clients and senior counsel for litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Advisory & Technical Research:

- Conduct technical research on transfer pricing and international taxation matters.
- Advise clients on cross-border related party transactions, restructuring, operating models, and inter-company arrangements.
- Assist in drafting advisory notes, technical memorandums, and client presentations.
- Evaluate transfer pricing methodologies including CUP, RPM, CPM, TNMM, and Profit Split Method.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and proactively assess transfer pricing risks.

Client Management & Execution:

- Coordinate with clients for financial data, business information, and documentation requirements.
- Ensure timely execution of assignments while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Participate in client discussions and engagement management activities.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

Team Management & Leadership:

- Lead and mentor Associates, Senior Associates, Assistant Managers, and junior team members.

- Review work products for technical accuracy and quality standards.
- Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent engagements.
- Conduct technical training sessions and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria:

For Senior Associate:

- CA / MBA (Finance) / relevant qualification in Finance, Economics, or related fields
- 34 years of experience in Transfer Pricing
- Strong exposure to Indian Transfer Pricing regulations and compliance
- Experience in benchmarking studies and transfer pricing documentation

For Senior Manager:

- Chartered Accountant (ACA/FCA) from ICAI
- 810 years of post-qualification experience with at least 67 years in Transfer Pricing
- Experience in Big 4, reputed CA firms, or multinational transfer pricing teams preferred
- Hands-on exposure to litigation, TPO proceedings, DRP, ITAT, and APA assignments