Manager / Senior Manager - Transfer Pricing

About KPMG New Zealand

KPMG is a globally trusted professional services firm known for providing deep expertise, insightful advice, and purposeful support to help clients navigate complex challenges, manage change, and promote sustainable growth. Committed to contributing to New Zealand's prosperity and long-term well-being, KPMG fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

The Transfer Pricing Practice

Our transfer pricing specialists deliver innovative and strategic solutions to complex tax issues, working as a national team with a strong, supportive culture. We serve a diverse client base including large multinational corporations and fast-growing businesses across various sectors, partnering closely with international and corporate tax experts both in New Zealand and overseas.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking experienced transfer pricing professionals with at least six years in the field to join our expanding team. This full-time role requires a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week and offers the chance to work alongside market-leading experts within a welcoming team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance your transfer pricing expertise through engagement in challenging, multifaceted projects spanning various industries, collaborating with KPMG’s global network to provide comprehensive transfer pricing advice addressing multi-jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct transfer pricing studies and analyses to assist clients in complying with international transfer pricing regulations amid evolving tax environments.
• Manage client relationships effectively by responding promptly to inquiries and understanding their business needs and risk exposures related to transfer pricing.
• Support tax authority disputes and Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) applications by preparing necessary submissions and responses.
• Oversee engagement budgets to consistently meet profitability and organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership by managing junior staff performance, allocating work, and fostering their professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of internal systems and processes.

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• At least 5 years of transfer pricing experience within a professional services environment.
• Relevant academic background such as a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or law.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective rapport with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
• Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Demonstrated project management skills specifically for transfer pricing engagements.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving proficiency.
• Self-motivated with initiative and a high degree of professionalism.

Additional Information

The recruitment process is directly managed by the firm's Talent Acquisition team. Diversity and inclusion are highly valued, with strong support for candidates with disabilities, mental health considerations, chronic health issues, or those identifying as neurodivergent. Accessibility assistance is available upon request.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Eligibility for the company's annual incentive program.
• Opportunities for local and international secondments.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements involving office, client sites, and home hubs.
• Option to work from overseas to maintain global connections.
• Flexible leave policies including purchasing additional annual leave.
• Inclusive parental support with 18 weeks of fully paid leave available to all new parents.
• Paid membership for professional associations of choice.
• Access to digital accreditation programs through partners with Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, alongside customized learning pathways.
• Wide-ranging discounts on insurance, banking, lifestyle products, and more.
• Participation in inclusion and diversity networks fostering allyship and support.
• Engagement in environmental sustainability initiatives toward carbon neutrality by 2030.
• Social clubs and events promoting community, cultural, and sporting activities.
• Paid volunteer time and citizenship involvement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness offerings including free flu vaccinations, subsidized sports participation, confidential counseling, additional wellbeing leave, and extensive wellness resources.

Data Handling Notice

KPMG may use AI-assisted tools during recruitment for application review and analysis; however, all hiring decisions are ultimately made by human recruiters. Candidates can request detailed information regarding data processing practices.