Group Manager: Transfer Pricing (Gauteng) at Aspen Pharma Group

Job Purpose:

• The Group Manager: Transfer Pricing will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with global transfer pricing regulations, managing risks, and optimizing intercompany pricing strategies to align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policies that align with business strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage intercompany pricing strategies for goods, services, intellectual property, and financing arrangements.
• Monitor and adapt transfer pricing policies to address evolving business models and regulatory changes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation to ensure compliance with OECD guidelines, local regulations, and BEPS Action Plans.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance activities, including preparation of local files, master files, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).
• Ensure accurate reporting of transfer pricing positions in tax filings and financial statements.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate transfer pricing risks, ensuring alignment with global and local regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and support to resolve complex transfer pricing issues.
• Collaborate with finance, tax, legal, and operations teams to assess transfer pricing implications of business initiatives, restructurings, and transactions.
• Provide strategic advice on cross-border transactions, supply chain optimization, and M&A activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on transfer pricing matters.
• Lead and mentor transfer pricing team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to internal stakeholders on transfer pricing regulations and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of technology solutions to streamline transfer pricing processes and improve data accuracy.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reporting capabilities.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Tax, Economics, or a related field.
• M.Com (Taxation) or equivalent is preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years in transfer pricing, with at least 5 years at a managerial level, and a blend of experience in both consulting and a multinational commercial environment is preferred.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of OECD guidelines, BEPS initiatives, and local transfer pricing regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Proven experience managing transfer pricing compliance, audits, and cross-border transactions in a complex business environment. Strong expertise in preparing and defending transfer pricing documentation and managing tax authority relationships. Proficiency with transfer pricing software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Desired Competencies:

• Technical expertise in transfer pricing and international tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk management with business needs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentorship and development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.