Transfer Pricing Manager

About This Role

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 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Business Development

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Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the UAE market for transfer pricing and related tax advisory services.

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Prepare compelling proposals, pitch decks, and fee structures in collaboration with the leadership team.

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Build and maintain a strong professional network through industry events, regulatory forums, and client referrals.

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Contribute to thought leadership content, including articles, client alerts, and technical briefings on transfer pricing developments.

B. Client Interaction & Relationship Management

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Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.

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Conduct regular client meetings to discuss engagement status, emerging risks, and advisory opportunities.

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Manage client expectations proactively and escalate issues to senior leadership where necessary.

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Advise clients on UAE Corporate Tax, OECD BEPS guidelines, intercompany pricing policies, and documentation requirements.

C. MIS Management & Reporting

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Oversee preparation and maintenance of Management Information System (MIS) reports covering engagement status, billing milestones, and resource utilisation.

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Track project timelines, deliverable schedules, and client billing against budgets, and report deviations to leadership.

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Maintain accurate records of engagement documentation, correspondence, and client approvals.

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Support the preparation of internal dashboards and performance reports for practice leadership.

D. Supporting Execution – India Team Coordination

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Provide technical guidance and review support to the Acquara India-based team executing benchmarking analyses, TP documentation, and compliance filings.

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Review and quality-check deliverables (local files, master files, country-by-country reports, intercompany agreements) before submission to clients.

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Coordinate workflow allocation across the India team, aligning capacity with UAE client deadlines.

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Conduct training sessions and technical knowledge-sharing to support the professional development of the India team.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED

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In-depth knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2022) and BEPS Action Plans (particularly Actions 8–10 and 13).

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Strong understanding of UAE Corporate Tax Law and its transfer pricing provisions under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

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Proficiency in benchmarking methodologies and databases (e.g., TP Catalyst, S&P Capital IQ, Royalty Stat, Bureau van Dijk).

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Experience in preparing and reviewing Local Files, Master Files, and Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR).

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Familiarity with intercompany transaction types including management fees, IP licensing, intercompany loans, and shared services.

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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

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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).

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Strong track record of managing client relationships and delivering multi-jurisdictional TP projects.

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Experience working with or coordinating offshore / remote delivery teams is an advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES hnical

Soft Skills

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Deep TP & BEPS technical knowledge

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Excellent client communication & presentation

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Benchmarking & database proficiency

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Strong leadership & team management

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UAE Corporate Tax expertise

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Business development & commercial acumen

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Financial modelling & analysis

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Attention to detail & quality focus

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Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines

WHY JOIN ACQUARA?

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Work with a diverse, senior-led team on complex, cross-border mandates across the GCC.

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Direct access to leadership and a flat organisational structure — your impact is visible and rewarded.

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Exposure to a wide range of industries: real estate, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and more.

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Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing boutique firm where career progression is merit-based and accelerated.

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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:

Email:

careers@acquara.com

Subject Line:

Application – Manager, Transfer Pricing (UAE)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Acquara Management Consultants is an equal opportunity employer.