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Job Title: Manager - Transfer Pricing & Tax Compliance EUR
Location: Bangalore
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Tax (Technology, Compliance and Data)
Purpose of the Role
AB InBev Tax Europe is enhancing its capabilities by expanding the Transfer Pricing & Tax Compliance Lead function within our Global Business Services (GBS) center in Bangalore. This strategic role blends people leadership with technical expertise, overseeing a team responsible for direct and indirect tax compliance across Europe, as well as the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation and operational TP models.
As Transfer Pricing & Tax Compliance Manager EUR, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the European tax compliance agenda. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Tax (Technology, Compliance and Data), you will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant tax filings & documentation and payments across all relevant jurisdictions. This includes managing statutory reporting, audit support, internal controls and supporting stakeholders.
Key Tasks & Accountabilities
1) Tax Compliance & Transfer Pricing responsibilities:
- Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation to support intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and OECD guidelines across multiple jurisdictions.
- Analyze intercompany transactions to determine arm’s length pricing using appropriate transfer pricing methods and economic analyses.
- Support the Transfer Pricing team in maintaining consistency and control over TP processes and policies across the organization.
- Monitor intercompany pricing policies throughout the fiscal year and collaborate with the TP lead to assess and implement necessary adjustments.
- Extract, analyze, and summarize financial data from ERP systems (SAP) and consolidation tools (e.g., Cognos) to support TP documentation and reporting.
- Maintain and manage transfer pricing data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information and supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of intercompany agreements as required.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (e.g., VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Excise Duties, Customs Duties, Ecotaxes, etc.).
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance calendar to meet all filing and payment deadlines.
- Oversee tax accounting processes, including tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations.
- Reconcile tax accounts, including tax GL balances, and ensure proper documentation.
- Inspire, coach, and develop the GBS Bangalore Tax team to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
2) GBS Bangalore Tax team lead
- Lead by example, grow and develop the GBS Bangalore Tax team. Inspire, guide and empower your team to achieve your shared vision.
- Set clear expectations, enabling the team to drive their development and recognizing their performance.
- Recognize and engage talents to build a strong pipeline.
- Equip the team with essential capabilities, support them in the moments that matter.
- Talent Management enables us to grow at the pace of our talent.
- As owners, we take accountability to develop ourselves and our teams.
- Through learning on the job, and embracing feedback, we strive to achieve superior results continuously, and leave a lasting legacy in your role.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- Professional certification such as Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or an equivalent tax qualification (preferred)
Experience
- 7–10 years of experience in tax compliance, ideally within a multinational corporation or a Big Four accounting firm
- In-depth knowledge of direct and indirect tax regulations
- Practical experience with tax filing systems, ERP platforms, and tax technology tools
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong understanding of local and international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD guidelines, EU VAT Directives)
- Proficiency in Excel, tax engines, and reporting solutions
- Familiarity with tax provisioning tools and related processes
- Experience managing external advisors and handling tax audits
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with a proactive and accountable mindset
- Capable of working independently and leading cross-functional initiatives
Additional Skills
- Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed teams
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships across functions
- Solid understanding of financial concepts and transactions
- Logical thinker with effective problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ownership and drive for continuous improvement
- Ability to translate opportunities into actionable strategies
- Strong organizational skills, self-discipline, and adherence to deadlines
- Comfortable operating in a multinational, multicultural environment
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Skilled at troubleshooting and supporting others
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