International Tax Advisory (Senior Consultant - Assistant Manager)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Rank: Senior Consultant - Assistant Manager

Job Description

The International Corporate 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.

We are seeking a Tax Assistant Manager or Tax Senior Associate to join our growing Tax Advisory team focusing on international tax consultancy and M&A

Responsibilities

Assist Tax Associate Directors and Tax Managers with multiple projects, including projects relating to 

  • Thai tax advice
  • Taxation of cross-border transactions
  • Tax treaty analysis
  • Business reorganizations 
  • M&A planning, due diligence, implementation, and posttransaction business integration
  • Identifying and making suggestions to manage tax risks
  • Tax reporting 
  • Tax audit support
  • Supervise and review junior staffs’ performance for large projects
  • Attend and participate in tax trainings, and independently keep current  of updates in legislation impacting tax matters in Thailand and internationally

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree (a post-graduate degree, e.g., a masters, is preferable) in Taxation, Accounting, Law or Economics; other degree holders are encouraged to apply, and will be considered with relevant experience
  • Proven 3+ years of professional and related experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
  • Knowledge of the Thai Revenue Code, tax rulings, court judgments related to tax matters, and other Thai Revenue Department guidance
  • Experience with reading and interpreting tax treaties
  • Knowledge of Board of Investment (BOI) tax incentive schemes, and how taxpayers are required to report income from BOI operations
  • Knowledge of transfer pricing concepts and reporting obligations
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data
  • Comfortable to correspond and speak directly with foreign clients or KPMG member firms, usually in English
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Good prioritization skills and ability to work on multiple engagements 
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in MS Office software

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