Tax and Legal Services - Transfer Pricing - Senior Associate

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax advisory, compliance, strategy and litigation. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In transfer pricing at PwC, you will focus on providing guidance and support to clients on transfer pricing matters. In this field, you will help businesses establish and maintain appropriate pricing for transactions between related entities and connected persons, maintaining compliance with tax regulations and minimising the risk of disputes.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a diverse team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising clients on transfer pricing matters including business transformations and risk management including the use of MAPs;
• Developing transfer pricing policies tailored to the client’s specific needs and aligned with industry practices;
• Support the design and implementation of transfer pricing policies aligned with clients’ business models and industry practices;
• Assisting clients in seeking upfront agreement with tax authorities through APAs;
• Performing comparability analyses;
• Assist with transfer pricing planning, restructuring projects, and intercompany transaction reviews;
• Supporting clients in meeting their transfer pricing compliance obligations, including preparation of Local Files, Master Files, Country-by-Country Reporting and Transfer Pricing Disclosure Forms.
• Performing value chain analysis;
• Contribute to proposal development, thought leadership, and internal knowledge initiatives;
• Coaching junior team members;
• Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results;
• You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems;
• As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to elevate;
• You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together;
• Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take…