Tax Transfer Pricing Specialist

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

The pricing and international tax specialist will be based in our offices in Porto, reporting directly to our Global Direct Tax Manager, to oversee and support CIL transfer pricing policies, documentation and its updates to assure multinational-, international- and local compliance across all Cofco jurisdictions.

The main responsibilities of the Transfer Pricing Senior Specialist will involve the analysis, revision and support of CIL business units in the daily performance of their international transactions under arms’ length standards in alignment with CIL transfer pricing strategies, ensuring adherence to international laws, rules and regulations, and supporting audits and disputes related to transfer pricing matters in cooperation with local teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Direct Tax Manager in the development and improvement of CIL ’s TP model.

• Work closely with Business partners, Legal, Controlling, Accounting, and Finance to embed transfer pricing requirements into processes and decisions.

• To contribute in the development and continuously refining of CIL’s transfer pricing strategies in alignment with evolving business models (origination, trading, distribution, freights, financing, management services, among others).

• Provide expert advice on TP implications of new intra‑group transactions.

• Support the annual global TP planning cycle, including profit allocation models, pricing policy refreshes, benchmarking studies and adjustments to intercompany flows.

• Support the preparation of Master File, Local Files, CBCR, transactional reports, and benchmarking studies across all jurisdictions.

• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of intercompany agreements (ICAs), including monitoring consistency between legal terms and actual conduct.

• Review regularly transfer pricing calculations (profit splits, margin testing, CUP analyses, trader remuneration mechanisms, etc.).

• Maintain and update CIL TP control framework.

• Support TP audits in Europe; prepare defence files, respond to tax authority inquiries, and contribute to dispute resolution strategies.

• Coordinate with external advisors and internal teams to minimize tax controversy risk through proactive documentation and robust modelling.

• Monitor global TP regulatory changes (OECD, EU, UN, local tax authorities) and assess their impact on Group’s model.

• Enhance the use of data analytics and Power BI dashboards for monitoring margins, intercompany flows, and TP KPIs.

Requirements

• Degree in Taxation, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• Excellent oral and written skills in English.

• Deep understanding of OECD TP Guidelines, BEPS, EU/J5 initiatives, and local statutory requirements.

• Strong command of IFRS and local GAAP interactions with transfer pricing.

• High proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and data tools used for transactional analysis.

• 5-7 years of transfer pricing experience (Big 4, multinational (trading) company).

• Strong exposure to trading environments, commodities, or supply‑chain‑heavy businesses is a significant advantage.

• Experience managing or coordinating TP compliance, audits and dispute resolution in multiple jurisdictions.

• Advanced financial modelling skills; ability to interpret complex business flows and translate them into TP models.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication, research, and client service abilities, are essential.

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate his/her ability to build effective relationships, as well as a proven track record in delivering full-cycle project management, from problem diagnosis and solution development to client communication, facilitation, documentation, and expectation management.

• Strong influencing skills; able to communicate effectively with traders, senior finance leaders, auditors, and authorities.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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