Transfer Pricing has become one of the most contentious issues facing multinational corporations. It involves cross-border intercom any transactions involving goods, services, and intangibles. The active enforcement of transfer pricing legislation and the increasing trend toward globalization has forced multijurisdictional companies to turn their attention to their global transfer pricing policies.
My client, a Big 4 firm based in Belgium has a current requirement for Transfer Pricing professionals of all levels to participate in/supervise multiple and challenging Transfer Pricing engagements and to contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning services for their diverse clients.
The Role
Demonstrating an understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts, you will:
Effectively apply economic/financial knowledge to clients
Develop and deliver quality transfer pricing and economic ideas with timely and responsive services/work products
Identify opportunities for transfer pricing and other special services
Prepare documentation, participate in advanced pricing agreements (APAs)
Defend transfer pricing in audits
Work in the valuation of intangible assets
Develop quality, practical planning services
Manage the work of client service team members
Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals
Thoroughly and accurately analyse information
Prepare quality, practical approaches to the clients economic situation and arrive at logical conclusions
Lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans
The Experience
With a broad exposure to Transfer Pricing issues, it is essential that candidates possess the following:
Fluency in English, French and Dutch is a MUST
A Business related degree complemented by an Accounting designation or Law degree
3 10 years Transfer Pricing experience
Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills
The ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment
The Location
Why Belgium?
It may be a little country, but it is a lovely one, so it is sad that Belgium is often overlooked when travellers plan a trip to Europe. Tucked between the desirable and obvious destinations of London, Paris and Amsterdam, Belgium is usually treated as a stepping stone to the English Channel, or, at most, a quick stop-over for a look-see in the capital, Brussels.
Beyond the city of Brussels with its historic Gothic buildings and tall European Union office blocks, is a treasure-trove of undiscovered lazy seaside towns, and the inland wooded gorges of the splendid Ardennes, sprinkled with medieval castles and steeped in folklore. The medieval city of Bruges has character and charm galore with a rich architectural heritage, graceful canals, winding waterways and cobbled streets, and is a favourite with visitors. Belgium is a country that has inspired many artists and writers with the charm of its Gothic cathedrals, town halls, gabled guildhouses and rich museums.
After a busy working day, evenings are best spent experiencing Belgium's fantastic cuisine and delighting in the country's variety of 300-odd brews of beer. Belgians have a reputation for their gracious hospitality, no doubt due in part to the country's location, which has created an international crossroads for commerce and culture. Despite this, Belgium and its distinct regions of Flemish Flanders (north) and French Wallonia (south) has proudly preserved its traditions and identity.
Climate
The climate of Belgium is temperate with marked seasons. Belgium experiences pleasant warm summer weather between May and September, and fairly cold winters with snowfalls commonplace.
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