Department Head - Tax Advisory

Our client, an international advisory consulting firm, offers a comprehensive range of services. To better align with their global offices and support growth, they are establishing a dedicated Tax Advisory Department in Thailand. They are seeking an experienced Thai professional to lead this new department.

The Department Head will be responsible for establishing and leading the new Tax Advisory Department. This role requires a deep understanding of Thailand's tax legislation and regulatory environment, international taxation, and transfer pricing. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and be proficient in English.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop the Tax Advisory Department
• Oversee financial and budget responsibilities
• Report to the Head of Office on department performance and growth
• Actively seek new business opportunities
• Attend business functions and deliver tax-related presentations
• Build and manage a small team aligned with business growth
• Provide tax advisory services to clients in person and through written communication
• Prepare tax memoranda and respond to tax-related inquiries
• Manage tax audits and refund applications with the Thailand Revenue Department
• Review and support tax declarations prepared by the Accounting and Payroll team or clients
• Prepare Transfer Pricing documentation in coordination with the central TP team in Singapore/Malaysia
• Serve as the primary contact for Thai clients and authorities regarding tax matters

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, ideally with prior experience in a consulting firm or other leading tax advisory companies
• In-depth knowledge of Thailand Tax Legislation & Regulatory Environment across various taxation areas (PIT, CIT, VAT, Stamp Duty, Withholding Taxes, etc)
• Expertise in International Taxation and Double Taxation Agreements
• Proficiency in Transfer Pricing regulations and Tax Planning
• Practical experience dealing with the Thailand Revenue Department
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written
• Experience with international clients and multi-jurisdictional tax issues