Manager – Tax

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The opportunity : Manager-CHS-Tax-TAX - ITTS - Transfer Pricing - Mumbai

CHS consists of Consumer Products and Healthcare sectors. 

Consumer products largely entail, Retail and Agri business. Companies in this sector meet the demands of consumers all around the world, every day; providing everything from agricultural crops to food, clothes, durables and retail experiences. We help clients to capture new sources of profitable growth, rethinking how and where they bring value to consumers, today and into the future. Incumbents need to shift their focus from defending what they have to creating what they need to become.

The Health Sciences & Wellness architecture brings together a worldwide network of professionals to build data-centric approaches to customer engagement and improved outcomes. To retain relevancy in today’s digitally focused, data-infused ecosystem, all participants in the sector must rethink their business practices, including capital strategy, partnering and the creation of patient-centric operating models.

TAX - ITTS - Transfer Pricing :

Our globally connected tax professionals offer associated services across all tax disciplines to help the clients prosper in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies recognize the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value.

EY has competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.

Your key responsibilities

Should be well versed with OECD TP Guidelines and transfer pricing regulations of developed countries
High technical knowledge in terms of understanding legislation.
Expert knowledge of accounting standards Indian GAAP and International GAAP
Practical knowledge associated with administration of the regulation of transfer pricing.
Interpretative and analytical skills are important.
Knowledge of global transfer pricing standards.
Should be well versed with latest global developments around BEPS 1.0 and 2.0 and other evolving changes globally
Should be well versed in discussing & negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements and Mutual Agreement Procedures with Indian and overseas competent authorities
Representing the client's case before the Tax Officer/ Appellate level
Undertaking TP assessments, filing DRP applications, appeal before CIT(A) and ITAT
Issuing opinions and memorandums on various issues relating to Indian laws and international tax across various sectors.
Should have worked on large scale and complex Transfer Pricing projects – for both Inbound and outbound companies
Assisting clients in transfer pricing/supply chain planning
Be well versed with India Transfer Pricing law, OECD principles and other conventions used worldwide in context to International tax/ Transfer Pricing and Reading of double tax avoidance agreements, OECD/ UN commentaries, etc
Develop and Implement accounts strategy for TP offerings targeted at clients within identified industry segments and market segments
Develop and sell new solutions (managed services, distinct technology solutions etc.) for the TP practice as part of the Go to Market (GTM) initiative
Enhance internal and external awareness of EY TP services (branding) and support development of proposals/presentations etc as required
Build strong relationships across all Service Lines and with the BD team to help surface new client opportunities and drive sales
Periodic monitoring and reporting of sales opportunities, pipeline and wins
Identify opportunities for other services and support in cross-sell for Tax, CoSec & other services
Should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PPT)
Strong interpersonal and outward leadership skills including the ability to build relationships at within different service lines
Proficiency in establishing client relationships and effectively managing existing relationships to build client confidence.
Manage timelines, resources, quality and delivery of projects
Independently build client relationships and win new assignments for the firm.
Should be able to develop relationships with Transfer Pricing and competent authorities
Should be able to develop and lead client relationships and manage stakeholders
Should have broad knowledge of other tax sub-services and other services lines to be able to bring whole of EY to clients
Should have market knowledge  - in terms of sectors, geographies etc.
Should have deep knowledge of TP issues in each sector and undertake policy advocacy projects
Should be able to represent firm build market image and showcase thought leadership in industry forums
Should be able to effectively able to lead team and manage sharing of people
Should have flair for technology and managing interplay with Transfer pricing
Should believe in Innovation and brining up new ideas
Should have represented clients in litigation before authorities, Income tax appellate tribunal, Courts etc.
Should have worked on large scale and complex Transfer Pricing projects – for both Inbound and outbound companies
Knowledge of effective use of databases both Indian and international.
Knowledge of methodology adopted by organizations for global documentation purposes

Qualification

CA

Experience

5-8 years of relevant Transfer Pricing and International Tax experience assignments and, or experience in handling litigation for transfer pricing cases before tax authorities at different levels

You should have:
Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. 

About EY

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people - enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing our people to build their career as well as focus on their wellbeing.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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