Manager – Transfer pricing (Europe & South Africa region)

Position summary  

The Transfer pricing manager transfer pricing will be responsible for leading all direct, transfer pricing, tax controversy and international tax matters across the Europe and South Africa (EU&SA) region.

The role supports a regional footprint of approximately twelve legal entities operating within the automotive parts industry and acts as the primary transfer pricing business partner to the regional operations and finance teams.

The position combines strategic tax leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring full compliance, efficient tax risk management and alignment with global tax policies and business objectives.

Key responsibilities 

Lead and manage all regional transfer pricing matters across Europe and South Africa (“EU&SA”).

Lead transfer pricing audits, litigation matters, competent authority procedures, Mutual Agreement Procedures (“MAPs”) and negotiations with tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions.

Drive transfer pricing compliance including Local Files, Master File support, CbCR-related requirements, intercompany agreements, benchmarking studies and monitoring of transfer pricing policies.

Coordinate and manage transfer pricing projects involving business restructurings, transfer pricing model changes, supply-chain changes and cross-border transactions.

Provide technical advice to regional operations and finance teams and partner closely with Treasury, Legal, Finance, Operations, Procurement and Controlling functions.

Support and coordinate Pillar Two / GloBE compliance

Manage external advisors, monitor tax budgets and ensure efficient delivery of tax projects across the region.

Required qualifications & experience  

Must

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in intercompany accounting and transfer pricing gained within a multinational group and/or leading advisory firm.

Strong technical expertise in transfer pricing, withholding taxes, double tax treaties, tax controversy, MAPs and OECD-based international tax principles.

Take ownership of projects with a pragmatic “can do” attitude

Strong written and oral communication skills towards both tax and non-tax professionals

Team-player who is also able to work independently

Fluent English required;

Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and operate in a fast-paced international environment.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management capabilities.

Nice to have

Knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE rules

Knowledge of EU Public CBCR

IT proficient with accounting systems (QAD, Oracle Hyperion) and transfer pricing compliance/documentation software (e.g., Aibidia TPDoc or similar)

Additional European languages considered an advantage.

Benefits
Fully paid  6.98 EUR lunch voucher
Flexible Benefits (500 EUR/year)
Housing allowance (based on internal rules)
Language Courses (500 EUR/year)
Coffee Program
Wedding Allowance
Child Birth Allowance
Jubilee Allowance (personal jubilee)
Seniority bonus based on number of years at YFAI
5 days of extra vacation after 2 years at YFAI
Multisport card
Sphere Discount Card
Other discounts