BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Associate Director. Reporting as part of the national Transfer Pricing team, you will be responsible for:
Project involvement :
- Act as a major point of contact within the firm, predominantly in Cape Town, for the client together with the director. This includes responding quickly to, and anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress, and maintaining regular contact.
- Manage advisory services for the Cape Town market, such as transfer pricing setting strategies or advising foreign multinational companies on tax implications.
- Manage compliance documentation for the Cape Town market, including country-by-country reporting, master files, and local files.
- Manage accrual reviews and due diligences for the Cape Town market.
- Draft and manage proposals for engagements, considering client expectations.
- Develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies available or to be programmed with the technology department.
- Manage billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria.
- Engage with transfer pricing, tax planning, and complex tax issues alongside directors.
- Ensure assignments are completed within budget, inform clients/directors of overruns, and plan staff assignments for an appropriate experience spread.
- Adhere to the Firm’s quality control procedures, including second director review.
- Review and deliver final advice to clients, subject to director sign-off.
- Identify risks, technical matters, and selling opportunities to the director, exercising judgment within parameters.
Management :
- Support directors on client matters and assist in managing clients and the team, including recruitment and staff appraisal.
- Work as part of the management team and be a vital member in Cape Town, supporting other tax managers/directors and the broader Tax team.
- Participate actively in managing the national transfer pricing team and the Cape Town tax team through meetings and social functions.
- Provide training and feedback to junior staff on the job.
- Counsel, appraise, develop, and motivate staff appropriately.
- Coach and develop junior members of staff.
Sales and Marketing :
- Recognize business and sales opportunities and advance them with director support.
- Participate in bids and proposals for new work.
- Leverage marketing and PR opportunities.
- Develop an internal and external network of contacts and start generating own work.
Communication and representation :
- Develop and maintain contact with clients at senior levels to ensure confidence in the firm.
- Act as a liaison between clients and other specialist service groups within BDO.
- Contribute by lecturing on internal courses.
- Consult with colleagues and directors on technical and risk matters.