International Tax Advisory (Associate Director)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Rank: Associate Director

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.

We are seeking a Consultant / Senior Consultant to join our growing Tax Advisory team focusing on International Tax Consultancy and M&A. The successful candidate will report to Tax Manager for asigned projects.

• Manage 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 post-transaction business integration
  • Identifying and making suggestions to manage tax risks.
  • Tax reporting
  • 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.

• 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.
• 8+ years of professional and related experience. 
• Ability to coach and lead a team of junior staff.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Good leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
• Solid 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
• Experience and familiarity with BEPS 1.0 and 2.0
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.
• Comfortable to correspond and speak directly with foreign clients and other KPMG member firms, usually in English.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office software

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