Tax Manager – Tax Controversy
Forvis Mazars US
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangkok • 🇹🇭 Thailand
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee and direct tax audit and dispute resolution processes, including managing tax assessments, strategizing negotiations with tax authorities, and implementing effective solutions to resolve controversies efficiently.
- Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with the Thai Revenue Department, ensuring clear communication and favorable outcomes.
- Prepare and review responses to tax queries, supporting documents, appeal letters, and other necessary filings related to tax audits and disputes.
- Advise clients on tax audit risks, compliance strategies, and dispute resolutions, ensuring alignment with Thai tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct in-depth research on evolving tax regulations and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and optimize tax positions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, and accounting) to ensure a well-rounded approach to tax dispute resolution.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on tax audit procedures, negotiation strategies, and document preparation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with tax authorities, clients, and other key stakeholders to facilitate smooth resolution of tax disputes.
- Contribute to various tax advisory projects, including: M&A tax due diligence and structuring; Business combinations and reorganizations; Tax planning for both corporate and individual clients; Tax advisory on domestic and cross-border transactions; Tax health checks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or Economics
- At least 5 years of experience in the tax department of an international accounting or law firm, or equivalent experience in the financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of the Thai Revenue Code, double tax treaties, tax rulings, and guidelines issued by the Thai Revenue Department.
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex tax issues and develop strategic solutions.
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience in handling discussions with tax authorities.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify risks and propose effective resolutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team of professionals.
- Effective people management and leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
tax auditdispute resolutiontax assessmentsnegotiation strategiestax compliancetax regulations researchtax planningM&A tax due diligencetax advisorytax health checks
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsnegotiation skillsproactive mindsetsolution-orientedability to work under pressureteam collaborationpeople managementleadership skillsmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in LawBachelor’s degree in Economics