Mergers & Acquisition Tax (Assistant Manager - Manager)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Rank: Manager

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

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 Associate Director or Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Advisory team focusing on Mergers & Acquisition Tax. The successful candidate will report to Tax Partners or Tax Directors overseeing projects.

• Advising clients on projects such as mergers and acquisitions, cross border transactions, corporate restructuring, initial public offerings, tax due diligence, tax rulings, tax incentives and tax risk management.
• Providing clients with tax efficient solutions which take into consideration sound knowledge of our clients’ businesses.
• Providing assistance and coordination for regional and/or global projects in various industries.
• 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

• Graduate / Post Graduate in Taxation, Accounting, Law, or Economics; other degree holders are encouraged to apply, and will be considered with relevant experience
• Proven 4-10 years of related experience
• 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
• Experience with reading and interpreting tax treaties
• Prior M&A Tax / International Tax experience preferred.
• 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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