Tax Manager

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the understanding and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in the countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused, and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices, including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across various industry sectors. To better serve our client's business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

 Position:

We are looking to recruit a Tax Manager to be based out of the firm’s office in Bangkok, Thailand.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to: Senior Tax Manager and Tax Partner

Key external relationships: Clients, Potential Clients, Ministries, Chamber of Commerce, Business Associations, etc.

Key internal relationships: Partners, Directors, Advisers and other staff.

Salary range: Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Primary Responsibilities of the role

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager and Partner, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:

Main duties:

• Manage tax compliance for clients, including monthly and annual tax returns along with other tax compliance documents.
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients on tax compliance matters to ensure accurate calculation and compliance.
• Provide support on advisory and other projects.
• Stay informed about Thai tax developments.
• Conduct tax research on Thai tax issues.
• Coordinate with clients to assist with basic accounting and tax concerns.
• Assist in dealing with the Thai Revenue Department.
• Other tasks not specifically listed may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required:

• University level qualifications in Law or professional accounting qualifications are preferred;
• Accounting or law firm experience will be highly regarded;
• Be Proactive;
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Thai;
• Position will be based in Bangkok and may require occasional travel within Thailand and overseas.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.