Transfer Pricing Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

Forvis Mazars is committed to employment equity and in line with our affirmative action plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified and experienced equity candidates.