Transfer Pricing Assistant Manager

Overview

KPMG Saudi Levant Cluster has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the region, offering three core lines of services: Audit, Tax, and Advisory. Currently, KPMG's Saudi Levant Cluster workforce exceeds 2,000 professionals.

With ambitious growth objectives, we continuously seek talented professionals across various functions and levels.

KPMG operates through an experienced leadership team supported by dedicated regional teams. This structure enables our network of professional talent, technologies, and solutions to come together efficiently to meet our clients needs. Our vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm that is trusted by our people, our clients, and our society.

We value the fresh perspectives that experienced professionals bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another Big Four organization, you can expect to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Job Summary

KPMG Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly motivated Transfer Pricing Associate Manager / Assistant Manager to join our growing Tax Advisory team in Jeddah. The successful candidate will support the delivery and management of transfer pricing engagements, provide technical advisory services, and contribute to maintaining strong client relationships across a range of industries.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of transfer pricing regulations, Saudi ZATCA regulations, along with the ability to manage projects, mentor junior team members, and deliver high-quality advisory services to multinational and local clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical & Analytical

• Lead transfer pricing engagements including functional analyses, economic analyses, benchmarking studies, documentation, and policy development.
• Review benchmarking analyses and economic models prepared by junior team members.
• Oversee the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation including Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Reporting support.
• Provide advisory services on transfer pricing planning, value chain analysis, and dispute resolution.
• Offer technical guidance on Saudi and GCC tax regulations and their interaction with transfer pricing frameworks.

Client Delivery & Project Leadership

• Act as a primary client contact, managing communication, timelines, and expectations.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional transfer pricing projects, coordinating with KPMG international offices where required.
• Ensure high-quality delivery across complex engagements and maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and review proposals, reports, technical memoranda, and client presentations.

Risk & Quality

• Ensure all engagements comply with KPMG risk management protocols and ZATCA regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate potential risk issues early during engagements.
• Maintain strong documentation standards across all projects.

Team Management & Internal Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members including Consultants and Associates.
• Provide constructive feedback and contribute to team capability development.
• Monitor engagement economics including WIP, billing, collections, and engagement closure.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and thought leadership activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CTA, or a relevant master's degree is preferred.
• 6–8 years of specialised experience in Transfer Pricing, preferably within a Big Four firm, professional services firm, or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, BEPS Action 13, and Saudi ZATCA regulations.
• Experience leading engagements and managing client relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospective candidates. We are committed to providing both personal and professional development opportunities for our employees. Our work environment is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. We respect one another and draw strength from our diversity. Employee well-being is a priority, and we promote innovative ways of working to support a healthy work-life balance.