Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking experienced Transfer Pricing COE Analyst to join the team for a 12 month Fixed Term Contingent Contract.
Transfer Pricing Analyst - Pfizer GBS
Job Purpose:
The successful colleague will develop a deeper understanding of how Pfizer operates globally and its transfer pricing policy and procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Perform analysis at a legal entity level of the Income Statement.
* Collate data elements from stakeholders to propose transfer prices on products across the supply chain and prepare models of pricing scenarios using supporting technologies.
* Analyse the profitability of products, proposing transfer price adjustments where required.
* Journal entry of transfer pricing related adjustments.
* Reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts, including issue resolution.
* Preparation of intercompany recharges/ invoices and reconciliation of intercompany balances.
* Ensuring that accounting records are maintained in accordance with accepted policies and procedures
* Assist with the year-end external audit process and support the Transfer Pricing Managers.
* Coordinate resolution of any issues, engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt resolution.
* Provide leadership and guidance for the accounting treatment for all transfer pricing related transactions.
* Ensure timely deliverables of all documentation on company processes as required for audits and Tax filings.
* Support conference calls with stakeholders in country finance and Global Tax to review legal entity profitability and document minutes of same.
* Ensure all documentation in connection with profit reviews are accurately prepared and maintained in accordance with statutory responsibilities/requirements.
* Understand the functionality, interfaces, and interdependencies of Pfizer's financial processes and systems; ensure the existence of adequate internal controls.
* Ensure adherence to defined control and compliance requirements as per company policies and provide necessary support to the internal and external audit processes.
* Help to create a work atmosphere conducive to a high degree of integrity and teamwork.
* Demonstrate and actively support delivery of commitments on GFS Global strategic initiatives such as Great Place to Work /Pfizer Voice.
* Proactively participate in determining and implementing best practice, and drive for continuous improvement, providing guidance to the team as necessary.
* Demonstrate and support any transformational projects (i.e. being proactive in offering solutions to and implementing agreed solutions, representing the team at project forums as needed).
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (or part-qualified accountant proactively studying towards a recognized financial qualification).
* Accounting or tax related experience in a Corporate Finance, Shared Service, or Public Accounting environment.
* Strong knowledge of business processes, internal control and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
* Previous Financial Planning & Analysis experience in a commercial organization and knowledge of the P&L (ideally Pharmaceutical) would be an advantage.
* Previous experience of supply chain/transfer pricing would be an advantage.
* Practical experience of US-GAAP and Statutory Accounting, in particular knowledge of Pfizer Standards and an ability to analytically review and challenge statutory financial statements to ensure completeness.
* Experience in dealing with internal and external auditors and supporting the audit process.
* Strong accounting, analytical thinking and problem solving skills with proven ability to drive continuous improvement.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management, focused on relationship building.
* Strong attention to detail and quality delivery of outputs
* Ability to work independently, and to work under pressure and to handle several tasks/projects at once.
* Ability to work in a matrix structured organization.
Organizational Relationships:
* GFS Teams
* Global Tax
* Controllers
* Treasury
* PGS Finance
* PGS CoE
* Commercial Finance
* Decision Support CoE
* Corporate and External Audit
* Global Trade and Compliance
* Business Technology