Tax Advisory (Manager Level)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax advisory and restructuring engagements involving:
• Corporate restructuring and business reorganizations;
• Mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and post-acquisition tax support services;
• Domestic and international tax planning;
• Cross-border investments and transactions;
• Supply chain reviews and restructuring;
• Tax-efficient holding and operating structures.
• Advise clients on Thai and international tax implications arising from complex transactions, investments, and business operations.
• Lead engagement teams in conducting technical research and preparing tax opinions, memoranda, technical papers, and advisory reports.
• Review and oversee tax ruling requests and represent clients in consultations with relevant government authorities.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities and develop practical, commercially viable solutions for clients.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and quality of tax analyses, reports, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Support the tax audit / refund team in responding to inquiries from tax authorities relating to advisory and structuring matters, as well as by preparing technical position papers and participating in discussions with tax authorities, where required.
• Monitor developments in Thai and international tax laws, regulations, tax treaties, and emerging international tax trends that may affect clients.
• Manage client relationships, engagement economics, project planning, and service delivery timelines.
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members, while contributing to the growth and development of the Tax Advisory practice.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, networking activities, and identifying new service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) is required.
• Or master's degree in international taxation, Tax Law, or a related field is an advantage.
• Candidates must possess a valid lawyer's license and demonstrate strong academic and practical knowledge of taxation and related commercial laws.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in tax advisory and structuring services, with significant exposure to:
• Corporate restructuring and business reorganizations;
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A);
• International taxation and cross-border tax planning;
• Supply chain review and structuring;
• Cross-border transactions and investments.
• Strong technical knowledge of Thai tax laws and regulations, with a solid understanding of international tax principles, tax treaties, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Experience in preparing tax opinions, structuring memoranda, technical reports, and tax ruling requests.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of Thai tax laws and regulations, with a solid understanding of international tax principles, tax treaties, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Experience in preparing tax opinions, structuring memoranda, technical reports, and tax ruling requests.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in international taxation, Tax Law, or a related field is an advantage.
• Significant exposure to:
• Corporate restructuring and business reorganizations;
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A);
• International taxation and cross-border tax planning;
• Supply chain review and structuring;
• Cross-border transactions and investments.

We appreciate your interest in pursuing a career with BDO in Thailand. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our People & Culture Team for further consideration.