Manager (Transfer Pricing) Pipeline

An opportunity exists in the Tax Advisory Division of Forvis Mazars; an international professional services firm, with numerous offices across South Africa with the role to be based in our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices.

Purposes of the job:

To independently attend to and lead transfer pricing assignments, carry out research relating to a variety of tax and other related issues (covering the full spectrum of transfer pricing) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents. To review reports/opinions/letters and documents prepared by other tax advisors/clients and to liaise with clients, their advisors and SARS where appropriate

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of detailed transfer pricing studies aligned with global compliance requirements
• Design and strategize robust transfer pricing policies while delivering diverse and forward-thinking advisory solutions to multinational clients
• Conduct advanced analysis leveraging economic, financial, and industry data to inform strategic recommendations and identify risk mitigation opportunities
• Drive client discovery through high-level functional analysis interviews, translating nuanced operational insights into actionable transfer pricing frameworks
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams and direct reports, ensuring project excellence and professional development
• Cultivate client partnerships by managing key relationships and driving business development efforts across industries and geographies
• Champion strategic initiatives internally and externally to align with evolving tax regulations and enhance firm capabilities
• Deliver UCX (Unparalleled Client Experience) by embedding quality, responsiveness, and innovation in every engagement

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting/Legal/Economics degree plus post graduate tax qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ specific tax consulting experience as a client- facing Tax Consultant in a professional services environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ transfer pricing experience is essential
• Sound knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines as well as South African transfer pricing regulations and guidance
• Good business developer with a good network within the transfer pricing sector in South Africa
• Proven ability to manage people and clients
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office package)
• Familiarity with relevant software to perform comparable searches
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and situations
• Ability to gather information and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent relating and networking skills
• Ability to plan and organise activities
• Ability to apply professional / specialist / technical expertise
• Motivating/Communicating leadership style
• Strong project management stills
• Problem solver and effective, efficient decision maker
• Solutions Oriented