Transfer Pricing Manager
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**Position Title:** Manager – Transfer Pricing **Department:** Transfer Pricing \& International Tax **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Onsite) **Reporting To:** Director **Employment Type:** Full\-Time **Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years post\-qualification (Big 4\) **Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance)/ Economics Graduate **ABOUT ACQUARA MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS** Acquara Management Consu
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Experience Required
Minimum 5 years post-qualification (Big 4)
Qualification
Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance)/ Economics Graduate
About Acquara Management Consultants
Acquara Management Consultants is a UAE-based boutique tax and management consulting firm, providing end-to-end corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT, and cross-border advisory services to multinationals, family-owned groups, and high-growth enterprises across the GCC and beyond.
Our delivery model combines a senior-led UAE advisory team with a specialist execution team in India, ensuring high-quality outputs at competitive value.
About The Role
We are looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Manager – Transfer Pricing to join our UAE office in Abu Dhabi.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in business development, client relationship management, project oversight, and supporting the delivery of transfer pricing and cross-border tax advisory mandates.
This role serves as the critical bridge between our UAE client-facing operations and our India-based execution team.
A. Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the UAE market for transfer pricing and related tax advisory services.
- Prepare compelling proposals, pitch decks, and fee structures in collaboration with the leadership team.
- Build and maintain a strong professional network through industry events, regulatory forums, and client referrals.
- Contribute to thought leadership content, including articles, client alerts, and technical briefings on transfer pricing developments.
B. Client Interaction & Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.
- Conduct regular client meetings to discuss engagement status, emerging risks, and advisory opportunities.
- Manage client expectations proactively and escalate issues to senior leadership where necessary.
- Advise clients on UAE Corporate Tax, OECD BEPS guidelines, intercompany pricing policies, and documentation requirements.
C. MIS Management & Reporting
- Oversee preparation and maintenance of Management Information System (MIS) reports covering engagement status, billing milestones, and resource utilisation.
- Track project timelines, deliverable schedules, and client billing against budgets, and report deviations to leadership.
- Maintain accurate records of engagement documentation, correspondence, and client approvals.
- Support the preparation of internal dashboards and performance reports for practice leadership.
D. Supporting Execution – India Team Coordination
- Provide technical guidance and review support to the Acquara India-based team executing benchmarking analyses, TP documentation, and compliance filings.
- Review and quality-check deliverables (local files, master files, country-by-country reports, intercompany agreements) before submission to clients.
- Coordinate workflow allocation across the India team, aligning capacity with UAE client deadlines.
- Conduct training sessions and technical knowledge-sharing to support the professional development of the India team.
Technical Expertise Required
- In-depth knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2022) and BEPS Action Plans (particularly Actions 8–10 and 13).
- Strong understanding of UAE Corporate Tax Law and its transfer pricing provisions under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.
- Proficiency in benchmarking methodologies and databases (e.g., TP Catalyst, S&P Capital IQ, Royalty Stat, Bureau van Dijk).
- Experience in preparing and reviewing Local Files, Master Files, and Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR).
- Familiarity with intercompany transaction types including management fees, IP licensing, intercompany loans, and shared services.
- Exposure to cross-border advisory including treaty analysis, permanent establishment risks, and holding structures.
Added Advantage
*(Preferred, Not Mandatory)*
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Knowledge Of Operational Transfer Pricing
Candidates with hands-on experience in Operational Transfer Pricing (OTP) — including the design and implementation of intercompany pricing processes, ERP system integration, year-end true-up mechanisms, and real-time TP monitoring — will be given strong preference.
Experience in aligning TP policy with actual business operations and financial reporting systems is highly valued.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in Transfer Pricing, with at least 4 years in a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) in the UAE (onsite experience mandatory).
- Strong track record of managing client relationships and delivering multi-jurisdictional TP projects.
- Experience working with or coordinating offshore / remote delivery teams is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
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Soft Skills
- Deep TP & BEPS technical knowledge
- Excellent client communication & presentation
- Benchmarking & database proficiency
- Strong leadership & team management
- UAE Corporate Tax expertise
- Business development & commercial acumen
- Financial modelling & analysis
- Attention to detail & quality focus
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
WHY JOIN ACQUARA?
- Work with a diverse, senior-led team on complex, cross-border mandates across the GCC.
- Direct access to leadership and a flat organisational structure — your impact is visible and rewarded.
- Exposure to a wide range of industries: real estate, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and more.
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing boutique firm where career progression is merit-based and accelerated.
- Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and professional integrity.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to share their updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience to:
Application – Manager, Transfer Pricing (UAE)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Acquara Management Consultants is an equal opportunity employer.
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