T&L: Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Malaysia is seeking a Senior Transfer Pricing professional to lead engagements from planning to execution. You will align cross‑border tax strategies, coordinate with global teams, and advise on restructurings and M&A activities while driving client value and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in transfer pricing, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Economics/Taxation or similar professional qualification.
• At least 7 years transfer pricing experience, preferably in Big4.
• Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin/Cantonese/Japanese a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; knowledge of transfer pricing tools is a plus.
• Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer pricing engagements from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate multi‑jurisdictional projects with global offices.
• Advise on cross‑border transactions, restructurings, M&As and operating model changes.
• Collaborate with tax, GST, customs, international tax and Deloitte network.
• Manage multiple client engagements, balancing quality, timelines and delivery.
• Coach and develop team members to foster a high‑performing culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree in Accounting / Economics / Taxation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Workiva

Anaplan

Job description

Are you ready to unleash your potential? At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices. Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals. We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Work you’ll do

• Leading transfer pricing engagements from planning through to implementation, including policy design, benchmarking analysis, documentation, advance pricing agreements and dispute support.
• Manages multi‑jurisdictional projects, coordinating with global offices and consolidating regional deliverables.
• Advising on complex cross-border transactions, including restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and operating model changes.
• Partnering across corporate tax, GST, customs and trade, international tax and Deloitte’s global network to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Managing multiple client engagements, balancing quality, timelines, and team delivery.
• Adopting and implementing various technology solutions developed by Deloitte globally within transfer pricing.
• Manage job economics including WIP monitoring, billing, collections, and engagement closure.
• Coaching and developing team members to support a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of transfer pricing practice.

Your role as a leader

• Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.
• Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.
• Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams’ work to achieve the objectives.
• Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.
• Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
• Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
• Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
• Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/ Economics/ Taxation from recognized universities or any professional qualification in similar disciplines.
• At least 7 years transfer pricing work experience, preferably in another Big4 firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to communicate in Mandarin/ Cantonese/ Japanese in addition to English and Bahasa Malaysia would be an added advantage. (While non-Malaysians may apply, please note that immigration formalities may take time)
• Competent in MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint. Operational knowledge of transfer pricing technology solutions like Workiva, Anaplan, etc. will be added advantage.
• Advanced project management skills including managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Leadership and people management skills; able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.