Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist (Open)

R – Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for managing the tax obligations for Italian legal entities and overseeing transfer pricing and related compliance matters at the group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate current and deferred taxes for Italian entities, including quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax returns, and tax payments.
• Manage the Italian tax consolidation regime, ensuring compliance with annual and periodic activities.
• Coordinate group‑level transfer pricing documentation (Master File and Local Files) and monitor compliance with country‑specific requirements.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local legislation.
• Implement and monitor Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CbCR) and Pillar II compliance frameworks.
• Perform tax reconciliations and analyses to support necessary tax disclosures for financial reporting.
• Assist with ordinary and extraordinary tax matters related to Italian and foreign subsidiaries, including permanent establishment (PE), controlled foreign company (CFC), anti‑hybrid regulation, and cross‑border structuring.
• Monitor and support the correct management of withholding taxes (WHT) on intercompany flows and third‑party transactions, and assess tax impacts of extraordinary transactions across jurisdictions.
• Support tax cash flow forecasting processes in close coordination with the Finance team.
• Assist in tax audits, litigation processes, and manage inquiries from tax authorities.
• Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Controlling) to ensure consistent and timely tax support across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Tax consultant with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in a tax advisory firm or an in‑house tax department of a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of Italian corporate income tax and international tax principles.
• Hands‑on experience with transfer pricing documentation and tax compliance processes.
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS initiatives, especially Pillar II and CbCR requirements.
• Experience in withholding tax compliance and intercompany transaction monitoring is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with tax accounting tools or ERP systems.

Location: Milano – Martesana

Time Type: Full time

Worker Subtype: Regular