Tax Advisory (Assistant Manager)

About the Company

Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Rank: Assistant Manager

KPMG Thailand’s tax practice helps businesses and individuals to reduce their tax burden while meeting the highest standards of compliance.

The International Tax Services @ KPMG consists of Thai and foreign tax professionals who have global experience in providing robust international taxation advice in all areas of Thai inbound and outbound transactions. With extensive work experience in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, KPMG’s tax professionals have a global mindset supported by deep local knowledge. KPMG’s professionals can provide fresh insights into establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.

The successful candidate will report to Tax Manager for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, including Thai tax advice, taxation of cross-border transactions, tax treaty analysis, and business reorganizations.
• Lead M&A planning, due diligence, implementation, and post-transaction business integration.
• Identify and make suggestions to manage tax risks; oversee tax reporting and provide tax audit support.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, clients' other advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Manage large projects and multiple teams (within KPMG Thailand or other KPMG member firms).
• Mentor and develop staff and review their performance; assist with marketing and business development.
• Conduct and/or attend tax trainings and independently keep current of updates in legislation impacting tax matters in Thailand and internationally.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (post-graduate degree such as a master's is preferable) in Taxation, Accounting, Law, or Economics; other degrees considered with relevant experience.
• 4-7 years of professional and related experience.
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Thai; comfortable corresponding and speaking directly with foreign clients and other KPMG member firms.
• Knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns; solid knowledge of the Thai Revenue Code, tax rulings, court judgments, and other Thai Revenue Department guidance.
• Experience with reading and interpreting tax treaties and knowledge of Board of Investment (BOI) tax incentive schemes and reporting requirements.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data, excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.