Transfer Pricing Manager

HLS-SJM Advisors India Private Limited is a Japanese-origin accounting and consulting firm providing comprehensive advisory, tax, accounting, and business consulting services to multinational corporations, with a strong focus on Japanese companies operating in India. We are looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing professional to establish and lead our Transfer Pricing practice in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of the Transfer Pricing (TP) practice in India.
• Design and implement Transfer Pricing policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Advise domestic and multinational clients on Indian and international Transfer Pricing regulations.
• Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation, including Local File, Master File, benchmarking studies, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), where applicable.
• Conduct functional, asset, and risk (FAR) analyses and economic benchmarking studies.
• Manage Transfer Pricing audits, assessments, litigation support, and APA/MAP assignments.
• Provide strategic advisory on cross-border transactions, business restructuring, and intercompany pricing models.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for business development.
• Collaborate with the Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Accounting, and Advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the Transfer Pricing team as the practice grows.
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality work.
• Stay updated with changes in Indian TP regulations, OECD Guidelines, and international tax developments.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Transfer Pricing.
• Prior experience with a Big 4 or a reputed consulting firm is highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in Transfer Pricing documentation, benchmarking, advisory, and litigation support.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Income-tax Act, OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, and international tax principles.
• Experience handling multinational clients, preferably Japanese companies, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Managerial Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams.
• Ability to establish and scale a new business function.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while driving business growth and operational excellence.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.

Preferred Skills

• Business development and client acquisition experience.
• Experience in Transfer Pricing planning, APA, MAP, and dispute resolution.
• Exposure to international taxation and cross-border advisory assignments.
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture or experience working with Japanese clients will be an added advantage.