Sr. Associate Transfer Pricing

Client Delivery

• Thorough understanding of Transfer pricing as a concept and TP law in India. Should be in a position to identify areas for discussion with Seniors / clients.
• Handling assessments and appeals relating to Transfer Pricing officer / DRP and drafting of submissions
• Independently carrying out detailed search on the databases (Prowess, Capitoline, etc.).
• Maintain data controls of research papers and conduct hygiene checks on regular intervals. Prepare service summary.
• Preparing Accept/ Reject matrix by reviewing the business descriptions from the databases, websites, etc, and preparing the draft comparable.
• Preparation of Form 3CEBs and Transfer Pricing Documentation Reports. Independent handling of Tax Audit of MNCs u/s 44Ab of the Act.
• Calculation of margins of the comparable companies selected by the TPO during assessment. Preparing multiple comparable sets based on various quantitative filters such as RPT, turnover, employee costs, etc.
• Understanding client requirement from Client/Principals and gearing up to deliver by way of the following: Analyzing available information & prepare checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client
• Undertaking comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities as well as compliance gaps. Administer all direct tax processes and compliance, including corporate tax, transfer pricing, financials related certifications, fringe benefit tax, withholding tax etc.
• Researching & scrutinizing all aspects of the assignment with the team to ideate and provide optimal solutions while involving Articles in data research for working on the base report of the assignment.
• Preparing submissions and replies to be filed with the tax office (both tax and transfer pricing)
• Supporting Principals & Partners by drafting memo's/ opinions and reports, getting them reviewed and presenting the final report with the client for closure. Building client relationships and confidence by demonstrating thorough understanding of the client's requirements and business.
• Demonstrating professionalism by working within legal and regulatory guidelines while remaining independent and objective at all times.
• Drafting Appeals for review by Partner/principal & attend hearing. Planning & Coordinating with clients for obtaining necessary documents. Attending hearings/ submission of appeal and proactively updating the client on a regular basis with regards to assignment development.
• Reviewing Notice/Orders and responding to them by way of the following: Analyzing available information & preparing checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client. Researching & scrutinizing all aspects of the assignment with the team to ideate and provide optimal solutions.

Skills: appeals,data analysis,documentation and reporting,problem solving,cit(a)/itat process,gaar,financial certifications,transfer pricing analysis,legal and regulatory compliance,tax disputes,tax planning,corporate tax,drafting,amp adjustments,direct tax compliance,client relationship management,business operations review,impacts of beps and gaar,legal compliance,tax,tax disputes resolution,data controls,process optimization,drafting opinions,direct tax processes,data research,tax dispute resolution,fringe benefit tax,litigation planning,advisory,audit,research,regulatory compliance,tax audit,hearing coordination,taxation,withholding tax,analytical skills,data control,legal and regulatory guidelines,compliance,amp,transfer pricing assignments,litigation,client management,litigation strategies,compliance review,research and documentation,document review,data management,notice/orders response,briefing counsel,indirect transfers,client relationships,direct tax,professionalism,tax compliance,report drafting,research and analysis,drafting memo's/opinions/reports,briefing,writing and drafting,legal and regulatory knowledge,beps,transfer pricing,drafting appeals,litigation support,litigation strategy,researching,research and scrutiny