Specialist, Transfer Pricing

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Transfer pricing is a key component of International Tax. It is estimated that over 60 percent of all world trade takes place between members of multinational groups. Transfer pricing rules address the prices charged on transactions undertaken within a multinational group. The transfer prices charged should be representative of arm’s length prices. Tax administrations are concerned that transfer pricing rules can be misapplied so that the result is an allocation of profits within the Group that is not aligned with economic activities that produced the profits, thus potentially minimizing income taxes payable in certain countries. 

Most tax authorities have laws, penalties and audit practices that aim to give them their fair share of tax, and taxpayers have noticed increased activity by the tax authorities. A recent survey of multinationals showed that they not only viewed transfer pricing as the most important international tax issue for them, they considered it more important than all other tax issues combined. With market globalization, ongoing expansion of companies worldwide and the tax authorities’ growing knowledge and aggressiveness in these matters, we consider transfer pricing to be the most significant and difficult tax issue for our clients.

Specifically, you will work with and under the guidance of our talented Transfer Pricing team to assist our clients in addressing the various complexities, issues, challenges and opportunities that arise from the transfer pricing laws and conducting business in multiple jurisdictions. The assistance to our clients includes various forms of analysis, planning, verbal and written communication of findings and recommendations, drafting of reports, as well as defense against tax administration challenges to our clients’ pricing.

In addition to Transfer Pricing, our team assists clients with a variety of Economic Services. These services provide the quantitative analyses clients need in identifying, assessing and addressing their most critical needs in the local and global markets. Providing advice that is based on the key principles of economics, accounting and finance applied to the clients’ specific situations.

What you will do in Transfer Pricing:

• Assisting our clients to undertake and document tax-compliant pricing for intercompany transactions.
• Performing economic analyses to estimate market pricing for a variety of transaction categories including product sales, services, intangible property and loans
• Writing reports and other related deliverables that involve documenting and analyzing clients' transfer pricing policies.
• Helping our clients currently undergoing transfer pricing audits by tax administrations.
• Assisting with negotiating agreements with multiple tax authorities on behalf of our clients that reduce or even eliminate the risk of audit for past and future tax periods.
• Performing risk analysis of companies by reviewing their operations and identifying potential transfer pricing issues.
• Developing strategies to assist clients in managing exposure to the constantly changing and evolving transfer pricing issues.

What you will do in Economic Services:

• Economic cost modelling and analysis
• Pricing analysis and benchmarking
• Market equilibrium analysis
• Economic and social impact analysis
• Predictive modelling and data analytics
• Econometric modelling and statistical sampling  

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Economics, Statistics, Math or Business.
• Proven written communication abilities.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service.
• Outgoing, strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Technical skills including modeling, analysis, outstanding writing and communication, and great attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills and econometrics skills (Stata, SAS, R, etc.) is an asset.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this. 

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,000-$99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.