Senior Consultant-Transfer Pricing

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Senior Consultant-Transfer Pricing at KPMG is an onsite role in Dubai, 5 to 6 years in transfer pricing. A bachelor’s in economics, finance, accounting, or business administration is required, with ACCA, CPA, or CTA preferred. The role leads TP engagements, benchmarking, modelling and documentation, and coordinates projects as the client contact. Strong knowledge of OECD TP Guidelines BEPS Action 13 and regional TP laws is essential, as are report writing, project management, risk control. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership of cross-border projects, measurable outcomes, and clear client communication; highlight WIP management and collaboration with offices. English fluent; Arabic a plus.

Typical Experience / Qualifications

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

• Preferred: Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CTA) or relevant master’s degree.

•5-6 years of transfer pricing experience in a professional services environment.

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

Job Role and Responsibilities

Technical & Analytical

• Leads full workstreams of transfer pricing engagements including functional analyses, benchmarking, economic modelling, and TP documentation.

• Reviews benchmarking analyses and technical sections prepared by Associates and Consultants.

• Develops TP planning strategies and provides technical input to structuring engagements.

• Supports broader international tax work including corporate tax, due diligence, and VAT.

Client Delivery & Project Management

• Serves as main day‑to‑day contact for client communication and relationship management.

• Manages multi‑jurisdictional projects, coordinating with global offices and consolidating regional deliverables.

• Ensures deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time.

• Drafts and reviews proposals, reports, and technical memos.

Risk & Quality

• Ensures compliance with risk processes across engagements.

• Identifies technical or risk issues proactively and escalates appropriately.

• Guides junior team members on documentation and risk protocols.

Team Leadership & Internal Responsibilities

• Coaches and trains Associates and Consultants, providing structured feedback.

• Manages job economics including WIP monitoring, billing, collections, and engagement closure.

• Contributes to practice development initiatives including internal training and proposal development.

Relevant Skills and Behaviors

• Deep technical knowledge of TP rules, methods, and economic principles.

• Strong report writing and communication capability.

• Advanced project management skills including managing multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.

• Ability to lead teams and manage delivery across multiple engagements.

Person Specifications

• Strong academic record.

• Confident communicator with ability to simplify complex concepts.

• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.

• Proactive, accountable, and able to manage competing priorities.

Linguistic Skills

• Fluent English (written & spoken).

• Arabic is an advantage.