Posted 17 May, 2026
TP - Australia - Associate Director
KPMG
Bangalore,Karnataka,IN,560103
Full Time
Reference: 218_549848_30028618
Roles & responsibilities
Base Expectations
Project Delivery
Experienced in demonstrating project management, client management, process improvement, leadership, communication, relationship building, analytical, interpersonal, and organization skills
Demonstrating advanced understanding of Transfer Pricing principles and ability to guide the team to apply these on client projects with focus on quality and attention to detail
Experienced to handle multiple engagements within the practice assigned and therefore must have the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrating strong proficiency in effectively using and understanding applications and databases and work extensively with various technology tools
Experienced in the standardization of services leveraging technology, demonstrating continuous improvement of efficiencies
Experienced in handling large and diverse teams of approx. 15 people or more. Experience with Global Delivery centers is preferred.
Strong communicators, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to leadership and convey objectives to team members
Practice Management
Manage, support and participate in preparation of global transfer pricing compliance engagements on a global scale
Assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues and to project leaders
Display general knowledge of engagement "big picture"
Assist stakeholders to expand the current business offerings and identify additional opportunities to work with other KPMG practices
Build strong internal relationships within the global transfer pricing practice and across other KDN's GDCs
Contribute and motivate team members toward achievement of team goals. Help defining team structure (including remote teams outside India).
Help designing process optimization and opportunities for tech solutions.
Identify knowledge gaps and initiate strategies to fill them, keeping teams abreast of new service methodologies, tools and technologies and providing suggestions for their applications
Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts, Seniors, Assistant Managers and Managers
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
Help define learning gaps and work with sub-service line leaders and local L&D to define and deploy a process to bridge the learning gap
Foster collaboration and constructive communication within the team
Take ownership of the team's schedule, plan for it and proactively seek work when necessary to meet the utilization goals
Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training transfer pricing professionals, setting strategy for how work is assigned and performed under the guidance of the reporting manager and the KDN solution owner
Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis, taking the initiative to seek continuous learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring feedback, key developmental experiences, self-directed learning and formal learning
Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational qualifications
Master's degree in any stream / an advanced degree in economics, law, finance, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification
Additional Degree/ Diploma/Specialization in fields related to International Taxation, Financial Instruments Market, Specialization in Quantitative Finance will be an added advantage
Work experience
A minimum of ten years of transfer pricing or similar experience and an understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts
Excellent managerial, organizational, project management, analytical, and verbal/written communication capacity
Fluent in English
Preferred technical & functional skills
Strong communicator, exhibiting inclusive behavior in interactions with internal & external stakeholders
Process-focused mindset, with ability to align teams to consistent ways of working to meet organizational objectives
Ability to motive others and manage team dynamics to lead a healthy functioning team
Strong technical and analytical skills to deliver high-quality client deliverables in an efficient manner
Aptitude for learning, adopting and promoting new technologies
