Associate Team Lead- Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

Bunge; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Associate Team Lead - Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing in Mohali, Punjab, to oversee complex tax matters across regions, provide technical judgement, and ensure high-quality compliance. The role acts as SME within tax governance, supports audits, and drives process optimization, automation, and capability development within the tax operating model.

Requires 4+ years in direct tax/TP; Bachelor’s in finance/accounting/economics/taxation; CPA/CA/CFA preferred; SAP and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Taxation.
• Master's degree or professional tax qualification preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in direct tax and transfer pricing.
• CPA/CA/CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review complex direct tax activities, including tax provisions, ETR forecasting, CIT filings, withholding tax processes, and year-end true-ups.
• Provide technical guidance on direct tax and transfer pricing matters, including intercompany pricing, functional analyses, and interpretation of tax regulations.
• Act as a primary liaison for tax authorities and external advisors during audits, reviews, and complex filings.
• Oversee and challenge tax and transfer pricing reconciliations, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive tax process initiatives, including standardization and knowledge development within the tax team.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Strong numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Taxation

Master's degree or professional tax qualification preferred

CPA/CA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 46956

Job Description

Business Title Associate Team Lead - Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

Global Job Title Analyst II Finance Tax

Global Function Finance

Global Department GBO Finance

Organizational Level

Reporting to Director Global Business Services RTR / Lead Tax

Size of team reporting in and type

Role Purpose Statement The Senior Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist is responsible for overseeing complex direct tax and transfer pricing matters, providing technical judgement, and ensuring consistent, on time and high-quality tax compliance across assigned regions or legal entities.

The role acts as a subject matter expert within the tax function, supporting tax governance, audit defense, and strategic initiatives, while driving process optimization, automation, and capability development within the tax operating model.

Main Accountabilities Main Accoutabilities

• Lead and review complex direct tax activities, including tax provisions, ETR forecasting, CIT filings, withholding tax processes, and year-end true-ups.
• Provide technical guidance on direct tax and transfer pricing matters, including intercompany pricing, functional analyses, and interpretation of tax regulations.
• Act as a primary liaison for tax authorities and external advisors during audits, reviews, and complex filings.
• Oversee and challenge tax and transfer pricing reconciliations, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive tax process initiatives, including standardization and knowledge development within the tax team.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of Direct tax and Transfer Pricing regulations and compliances.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP (preferably S/4HANA) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn within the tax field.

Other Skills

• Fluent English
• Other languages is a plus

Behavior Weigh business, financial and global knowledge to develop business opportunities with the greatest potential relevance to Bunge's strategic goals.

Grow Bunge's capabilities that attract, develop and retain talent, cultivate networks and partnerships through strategic influence.

Share a compelling vision and strategic direction that inspires others to action, setting high standards and leading effectively through change.

Technical 1. Expertise in corporate income tax and tax provisions

• Deep knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines and TP documentation
• Experience with intercompany pricing models and audit defense
• Strong command of SAP and tax data environments
• Exposure to tax automation initiatives

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Taxation.

Master's degree or recognized professional tax qualification strongly preferred.

Professional Finance Certifications like CPA, CA, CFA strongly preffered

4+ years of progressive experience in direct tax and transfer pricing within a multinational organization.

Demonstrated experience managing complex tax matters and senior stakeholder interactions.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of :34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

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