Associate / Consultant, International Tax Services (Transfer Pricing)

Ernst & Young Solutions LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Solutions LLP in Singapore is seeking a transfer pricing professional to help clients build, document, review and defend transfer pricing policies and processes aligned with business strategy.

You will work with organizations to develop proactive, pragmatic and integrated transfer pricing strategies that address tax risks and maximize potential for value creation. This role focuses on planning, documentation and client advisory across multinational engagements.

Qualifications

• A degree, preferably in economic, finance, law, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification.
• At least 1 year for associate and 3 years for consultant of relevant experience in transfer pricing.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Accreditation by SCTP

Responsibilities

• Preparing transfer pricing policy, planning reports and documentation to substantiate transfer pricing position taken
• Assisting with application for and negotiation of rulings and Advanced Pricing Agreements (APAs) where clients would like up-front certainty on transfer pricing positions
• Transfer pricing planning, including Operating Model Effectiveness projects that seek to obtain tax benefits from business restructuring
• Acting as the preferred advisor to multinational companies, addressing ad hoc transfer pricing queries

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Client relations

Education

Economics/Finance/Accounting degree

CPA or equivalent

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our global transfer pricing practice is recognized as a market leader in advising on relevant aspects of intercompany transactions. We offer depth of experience through a worldwide network of dedicated transfer pricing economists and tax professionals.

The opportunity

Join our transfer pricing professionals to help clients build, manage, document, review and defend transfer pricing policies and processes — aligning them with business strategy. You’ll work with organizations to build the proactive, pragmatic and integrated strategies that address the tax risks of today’s businesses and help companies achieve the highest potential.

Your key responsibilities

• Preparing transfer pricing policy, planning reports and documentation to substantiate transfer pricing position taken
• Assisting with application for and negotiation of rulings and Advanced Pricing Agreements (APAs) where clients would like up-front certainty on transfer pricing positions
• Transfer pricing planning, including Operating Model Effectiveness projects that seek to obtain tax benefits from business restructuring
• Acting as the preferred advisor to multinational companies, addressing ad hoc transfer pricing queries

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyzing information, applying economic and financial knowledge to client situations, and developing effective approaches to clients' financial circumstances
• Taking a lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans
• Developing and delivering transfer pricing and economic ideas with timely, responsive services and work products, and identify opportunities for transfer pricing and other services
• Managing transfer pricing engagements and business development initiatives
• Assisting in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
• Build strong internal relationships within the transfer pricing team and across other services

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree, preferably in economic, finance, law, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification
• At least 1 year for associate and 3 years for consultant of relevant experience in transfer pricing
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Accreditation by SCTP

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

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