Nikita Thakkar

Nikita Thakkar

Transfer Pricing professional and Chartered Accountant with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end TP compliance, documentation, and advisory solutions for multinational enterprises. Strong expertise across BEPS compliances (CbCR, Master File), benchmarking, economic analysis, and dispute resolution, with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements and advising on litigation-prone TP matters.

Work Experience:

8 Years 3 Months Years

Industry:

Consulting & Strategy

Function:

Consulting | Manufacturing & Engineering

Work Experience

Section Manager – International Taxation, Alfanar Group (Head Office) - (August 2025 - Present)
- Act as an internal tax consultant to the Group, responsible for transfer pricing compliances at the Head Office level across Saudi Arabia and other jurisdictions.
- Oversee group-wide TP documentation, benchmarking, and BEPS-related filings, ensuring consistency with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
- Coordinate with external advisors, regional finance teams, and management to address TP risk areas, assessments, and policy implementation.
- Support strategic decision-making on cross-border transactions, inter-company pricing models, and tax risk mitigation initiatives.

From Article Assistant to Manager – Transfer Pricing, Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP, Mumbai, Dhruva Advisors LLP, Mumbai and Article Trainee – Transfer Pricing (August 2013 to July 2025)
- Lead complex transfer pricing engagements for multinational clients, covering end-to-end compliance, advisory, and dispute support across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee preparation and review of TP documentation, BEPS filings (CbCR, Master File), and regulatory disclosures, ensuring alignment with local and global guidelines.
- Advise clients on high-risk TP areas including intra-group services, royalties, deemed international transactions, and business restructurings.
- Manage client relationships, mentor team members, and coordinate with global Deloitte network offices to deliver integrated TP solutions.
- Led multiple TP compliance and documentation projects, including Form 3CEB certifications and global/local benchmarking studies.
- Handled transfer pricing assessments, objections, and appellate proceedings, including representation support before TPO, DRP, CIT(A), and ITAT.
- Conducted functional interviews, fact-finding exercises, and economic analyses (working capital, capacity utilisation adjustments) to support defensible TP positions.
- Played a key role in business development by identifying new opportunities, drafting proposals, and supporting client pitches.
- Executed TP documentation and benchmarking assignments for Indian and multinational clients across diverse industries.
- Supported BEPS compliance projects, including CbCR notifications and Master File filings for global group structures.
- Assisted in TP audits and litigation support by preparing submissions, briefing counsel, and analysing audit risk areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional and international teams to ensure consistency in TP approach and reporting.
- Assisted in drafting inter-company agreements and advisory notes on TP implications of business models.
 

Accomplishments
  • Recipient of Deloitte’s “Live the Dot” award on multiple occasions, in recognition of high performance, client impact, and consistent demonstration of Deloitte’s values across complex transfer pricing engagements.
     
Education
  • Blended Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
    Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | 2024 – 2026
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
    Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | Qualified in 2017
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
    R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, University of Mumbai | 2015
    Graduated with 78%
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (Class XII)
    R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Maharashtra State Board | 2012
    Scored 88%
  • Secondary School Certificate (Class X)
    Mona High School, Maharashtra State Board | 2010
    Scored 94%
Certification
Extra-curricular
  • Awarded “Best Box-Cricket Player” at Deloitte, recognising performance and team contribution in internal corporate tournaments
  • Volunteered for environmental and social initiatives, including a beach clean up drive by participating in Deloitte's Impact Day, tree plantation drive organised by Hariyali NGO and a stationery distribution drive organised by Umang Foundation.