Transfer Pricing and Tax Technology Specialist - Group Tax

Davies; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies in Pune seeks a senior Transfer Pricing professional to build an in-house TP capability, blending data, technology and governance to meet global obligations.

You will lead TP compliance, documentation, ICTS readiness and TP tooling; collaborate with Finance, IT and Shared Services to automate data collection and reporting.

6–10+ years in TP, Big 4 or multinational in-house, strong Excel and stakeholder skills; CA/CTA/CPA is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Finance or related discipline.
• 6-10+ years of transfer pricing experience.
• Experience in Big 4, TP consultancy or multinational in-house tax.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global transfer pricing compliance activities.
• Manage preparation of local files, master file support and TP documentation.
• Support Country-by-Country Reporting processes.
• Maintain TP policies and intercompany agreements.
• Ensure consistent TP methodologies across jurisdictions.
• Support responses to tax authority enquiries and audits.
• Assist with MAP and dispute management activities.

Skills

Transfer pricing

OECD guidelines

Excel

Data management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Department: Accounting & Finance

Location: Pune

Description

The successful candidate will help transform transfer pricing from a periodic tax compliance exercise into a scalable, technology-enabled operational process. The role will be responsible for improving data collection, automating calculations, enhancing transfer pricing governance, supporting global documentation requirements and preparing Davies for increasing compliance obligations and tax authority scrutiny.

This is a unique opportunity to build an in-house transfer pricing capability within a fast-growing international group. This is not a traditional TP documentation role. It is a hybrid transfer pricing, data, technology and transformation position designed to help Davies manage increasing global TP obligations, operationalise historic work, prepare for ICTS and create a scalable in-house capability.

Key Responsibilities

Transfer Pricing Compliance & Documentation

• Coordinate global transfer pricing compliance activities.
• Manage preparation of local files, master file support and transfer pricing documentation.
• Support Country-by-Country Reporting processes.
• Maintain transfer pricing policies and intercompany agreements.
• Ensure consistent application of transfer pricing methodologies across jurisdictions.
• Support responses to tax authority enquiries and audits.
• Assist with Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) and dispute management activities where required.

Transfer Pricing Operations

• Operationalise group service charge and management recharge processes.
• Own annual transfer pricing true-up calculations.
• Support implementation of transfer pricing adjustments in local ledgers.
• Help develop sustainable processes for recurring TP calculations rather than one-off manual exercises.
• Review new intercompany transactions and acquisitions to ensure appropriate charging mechanisms are established from day one.

Tax Technology & Data

• Lead transfer pricing technology initiatives across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to automate data collection and calculation processes.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility of transfer pricing positions.
• Partner with Finance, IT and Shared Services teams to improve data availability and quality.
• Evaluate external tax technology solutions and support implementation where appropriate.
• Build sustainable data models to support future ICTS and transfer pricing reporting requirements.

International Controlled Transactions Schedule (ICTS)

• Support design and implementation of Davies' ICTS readiness programme.
• Map required data points to existing finance systems.
• Develop collection and validation processes.
• Identify data gaps and remediation plans.
• Establish documentation and governance frameworks to support future filings.

Continuous Improvement

• Reduce reliance on external advisers through increased in-house capability.
• Standardise transfer pricing processes globally.
• Establish appropriate controls and governance.
• Develop audit-ready documentation and evidence trails.
• Support broader tax transformation initiatives across the Group.

Success Measures (First 12-24 Months)

• The successful candidate will: Build a repeatable transfer pricing operating model.
• Improve efficiency and reduce manual effort in annual TP calculations.
• Deliver ICTS readiness programme. Increase automation of transfer pricing data collection.
• Enhance audit defence and documentation capabilities. Reduce external advisor dependency.
• Improve visibility of intercompany transactions across the Group. Support identification of transfer pricing opportunities and tax savings.
• Establish India as a centre of excellence for transfer pricing operations and technology within Davies.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• 6-10+ years experience in transfer pricing.
• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in Big 4, transfer pricing consultancy or multinational in-house tax environment.
• Strong understanding of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
• Can do attitude
• Can work independently
• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• Experience working with large multinational organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience implementing transfer pricing software or tax technology solutions.
• Experience supporting transfer pricing audits or disclosures.
• Exposure to shared service centre and technology service arrangements.
• Chartered Accountant, CTA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.