Manager | Transfer Pricing | Direct Tax

About Us

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax and advisory services across multiple industries. We have served public and private sector clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for almost 60 years and are committed to delivering quality and excellence driven by fresh thinking, diverse perspectives and a personalised approach. Grant Thornton UAE is part of a global network of independent firms with over 76,000 professionals across 150 markets.

We're driven by a purpose of shaping the world we live in, grounded in trust, integrity and the belief that dynamic businesses and thriving communities go hand in hand. By living our purpose and focusing on quality in everything we do, we strive to be the go-to firm for growth. 

At Grant Thornton UAE, our people drive our impact. With over 50 nationalities represented across our teams, we’re proud to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, empowers individuals and delivers meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. Our unique environment combines the opportunities of a major global organisation with the connection and collaboration of a close‑knit firm.

Here, you can widen your opportunities. Be inspired. Be challenged. Be yourself. Here, you can. 

Service Line Overview

Our Tax practice helps organisations navigate the UAE and international tax landscape with clarity, technical depth, and practical solutions. We work across Corporate Tax, International Tax, Indirect Tax (VAT/excise), and Transfer Pricing, supporting clients in staying compliant while optimising their tax position. Across all areas, our Tax teams combine deep technical expertise with a commercial, forward‑looking approach—helping clients remain compliant, mitigate risk, and respond confidently to regulatory change.

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Transfer Pricing Manager to join our Tax and Transfer Pricing practice. The successful candidate will lead complex transfer pricing engagements, manage client relationships, mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development initiatives across a diverse portfolio of multinational and regional clients

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing transfer pricing engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines
• Preparing and reviewing transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and economic analyses
• Managing complex client matters, including transfer pricing audits, risk assessments, and controversy engagements
• Advising clients on transfer pricing planning, policy design, implementation, compliance, and matters
• Providing technical guidance on OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, UAE transfer pricing regulations, and international tax developments
• Reviewing intercompany transactions, including goods, services, financing arrangements, intellectual property, and business restructurings
• Developing and implementing transfer pricing policies and operational transfer pricing frameworks
• Collaborating with international teams and member firms on cross-border assignments
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services
• Contributing to business development activities, including proposals, presentations, publications, webinars, and networking initiatives
• Supervising, coaching, and developing team members through technical reviews and constructive feedback
• Supporting recruitment, training, and talent development initiatives within the practice

Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, ADIT, CTA, or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years of transfer pricing experience gained within a professional services firm, tax advisory practice, or multinational organization
• Strong understanding of OECD and UAE Transfer Pricing Guidelines and international tax principles
• Experience managing client engagements and leading teams
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capabilities

Our Values

We’re looking for people who connect with and live our CLEARR values. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another and contribute to the communities we serve.

• Collaboration – Ask for help, give help – we work well together
• Leadership – Have courage and inspire others – we challenge each other to be the best we can be
• Excellence – Find a better way every time – we never get complacent
• Agility – Think broadly, act quickly – we thrive in change
• Responsibility – Use influence wisely – we own our actions
• Respect – Listen and understand, be forthright – we create honest relationships

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, professional development support, and a range of wellbeing and community initiatives—designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

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