Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist

Nadara; Milano; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy firm is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage direct tax and transfer pricing matters for their Milan office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in tax consulting, solid knowledge of Italian tax laws, and hands-on experience with transfer pricing documentation. Responsibilities include tax calculations, compliance, and liaising with internal teams and external advisors. Fluent English is required, and proficiency in Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in tax consulting or in-house tax department.
• Strong knowledge of Italian corporate income tax and international tax.
• Hands-on experience with tax compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Calculate current and deferred taxes for Italian legal entities.
• Support management of the Italian tax consolidation regime.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation in line with local legislation.

Skills

Tax compliance expertise

Transfer pricing documentation

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Tools

Excel

Tax accounting tools

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Tax Specialist – Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the calculation of current and deferred taxes for the Italian legal entities, including quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax returns, and tax payments;
• Support the management of the Italian tax consolidation regime, including related annual and periodic compliance activities;
• Assist with the management of transfer pricing matters at Group level, including coordination of TP documentation (Master File and Local Files) and monitoring compliance with country‑specific requirements;
• Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local legislation;
• Collaborate on the implementation and monitoring of CbCR (Country‑by‑Country Reporting) and Pillar II compliance frameworks;
• Perform tax reconciliations and analyses to support any necessary tax disclosures for financial reporting purposes;
• Provide assistance on both ordinary and extraordinary tax matters related to Italian and foreign subsidiaries, including issues related to permanent establishments (PEs), CFCs, anti‑hybrid regulation and cross‑border structuring;
• Monitor and support the correct management of withholding taxes (WHT) on intercompany flows and third‑party transactions, and assist in assessing tax impacts of extraordinary transactions across different jurisdictions;
• Support tax cash flow forecasting processes in close coordination with the Finance team;
• Assist in tax audits, litigation processes, and manage inquiries from tax authorities;
• Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Controlling) to ensure consistent and timely tax support across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Tax consultant with 5 years of experience, ideally within a tax advisory firm or in‑house tax department of a multinational corporation;
• Solid knowledge of Italian corporate income tax and international tax principles;
• Hands‑on experience with transfer pricing documentation and tax compliance processes;
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS initiatives, especially Pillar II and CbCR requirements;
• Experience in withholding tax compliance and intercompany transaction monitoring is a plus;
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of tax accounting tools or ERP systems.

Location: Milano - Martesana

Time Type: Full time

Worker Subtype: Regular