Thailand Tax Manager

• Lead a team of tax professionals of Ford Group companies in Thailand.
• Responsible for overall compliance, accuracy, appropriateness, and efficiency of all tax-related matters including preparation and filing monthly/annual tax returns e.g., corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, excise tax returns, signboard tax, and property tax for all Ford entities in Thailand.
• Work and coordinate with related functions including Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, HR, Production, MP&L, Customs, Treasury, MS&S etc. to identify tax-related concerns and/or planning opportunities by considering requirements under Thai tax and Excise laws and regulations for any business initiatives and providing timely resolution to address any potential issues.
• Responsible for tax audit/controversy management with Thai tax authorities.
• Act as a focal point for contract and responsible for maintaining good communication and relationship with tax authorities.
• Liaise with tax authorities for efficient execution of tax audits/appeals and minimize any exposure resulting from audits or relevant tax assessments for all Ford entities in Thailand.
• Liaise with Global Transfer Pricing team on transfer pricing arrangements and documentations for Ford Thailand entities.  
• Monitor draft tax updates/regulations and communicate possible impacts to the business including Board of Investment, International Business Center (IBC) requirements/conditions update.
• Oversee preparation and filing of withholding tax certificate in English version 

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• Bachelor's degree or above in Accountancy, Taxation or Finance
• At least 12 years’ experience with 10 direct experience in taxation area
• In-depth knowledge of Thai Revenue Code and Excise Tax (Customs and Accounting knowledge will be an advantage)
• Commercial awareness and ability to analyze complex business issues.  
• Communication skills, with ability to work within a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications. 
• Excellent command of English