Consultant-Transfer Pricing

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KPMG is seeking a Consultant in Transfer Pricing based in Dubai, full-time onsite. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years TP experience in a professional services setting, a bachelor’s in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field, and preferably progress toward ACCA, CPA, CTA or a relevant master’s. You’ll lead TP engagements, perform benchmarking with databases such as Orbis, Compustat and ktMINE, draft reports and memos, and support planning strategies with client-facing accountability and cross-office collaboration. Strong English is required, Arabic is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to TP highlights, include concrete benchmarking and cross-border delivery examples, and show you can manage timelines and teams onsite in Dubai.

Typical Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Preferred: Professional qualification or progress toward ACCA, CPA, CTA, or a relevant master’s degree.

• 3–4 years of experience in transfer pricing within a professional services environment.

• Strong understanding of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, BEPS Action 13 requirements, and regional TP regulations.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Technical & Analytical

• Leads portions of transfer pricing engagements including functional analyses, economic analyses, benchmarking, and preparation of TP documentation.

• Independently performs benchmarking using databases such as Orbis, Compustat, RoyaltyStat, ktMINE, etc.

• Supports the development of transfer pricing planning strategies and structuring engagements.

• Contributes to international tax projects such as tax due diligence, corporate tax analysis, VAT implications, and tax accounting as needed.

Client Delivery & Engagement Management

• Prepares high‑quality deliverables including TP reports, proposals, client presentations, and technical memos.

• Engages directly with clients for data gathering, clarifications, and project updates with minimal supervision.

• Coordinates with other offices and member firms on cross-border engagements and consolidates inputs for managerial review.

• Ensures timely delivery of engagements while meeting quality and risk standards.

Risk & Quality

• Applies firm risk management procedures, ensuring documentation completeness and escalation of non-standard issues.

• Collaborates with risk teams when needed to ensure adherence to engagement protocols.

Operational & Internal Responsibilities

• Manages workstreams including timesheets, job codes, WIP monitoring, billing support, and closure of engagements in firm systems.

• Provides guidance to Associates, reviewing selected portions of their work and supporting their development.

• Communicates regularly with project managers on progress, challenges, resource needs, and client issues.

Relevant Skills and Behaviors

• Strong technical grounding in transfer pricing regulations and methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.

• Solid project management capability: managing timelines, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and prioritizing tasks.

• Working knowledge of international tax concepts and their interaction with TP.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrates understanding of risk management practices and the ability to apply them consistently.

Person Specifications

• Strong academic credentials.

• Professional, confident, and able to communicate complex concepts clearly.

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across levels and regions.

• Proactive, responsible, and able to work independently on defined workstreams.

Linguistic Skills

• Fluent English (written & spoken).

• Arabic is an advantage.