The posting
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Tax Manager to lead the tax affairs of the Group across Thailand and key Asia Pacific jurisdictions, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other markets as the business expands.
Based in Bangkok, this role will be a key member of the regional tax function, responsible for overseeing tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax reporting, tax risk and controversy management, while providing practical and proactive tax advice to support the Group's growth.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Product, and other business stakeholders, as well as external tax advisors and tax authorities. This is a hands-on regional role requiring strong technical tax knowledge, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Group & Regional Tax Compliance
- Lead and oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other applicable filings across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other APAC jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with local Finance teams, external tax advisors, and auditors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, tax positions, computations, and statutory tax disclosures.
- Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, and ensure accurate tax reporting for management and statutory purposes.
- Establish and maintain consistent tax processes, controls, documentation, and governance in line with local regulations and Group policies.
2. Transfer Pricing & International Tax
- Lead regional transfer pricing compliance, including the preparation, review, and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation and related disclosures.
- Review intercompany transactions, service arrangements, cost allocations, financing arrangements, and cross-border payments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the arm's-length principle.
- Provide tax input on cross-border business models, intercompany agreements, payment flows, and group structures to support business objectives and manage tax risks.
- Monitor international tax developments, assess their impact on the Group, and identify opportunities to optimize the Group's tax position while maintaining compliance and appropriate risk management.
3. Tax Controversy, Audits & Risk Management
- Lead and coordinate tax audits, investigations, enquiries, disputes, and other tax authority engagements across Thailand and relevant regional jurisdictions.
- Prepare and review responses to tax authority queries and audit requests, develop audit defense strategies, and manage tax controversy matters through to resolution.
- Coordinate with external advisors, auditors, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders on complex or high-risk tax matters, maintaining effective professional relationships.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the Group while strengthening tax governance, controls, documentation, and regional risk management frameworks.
4. Business Tax Advisory & Commercial Support
- Provide timely, practical, and commercially focused tax advice to Finance, Operations, Product, Legal, and other business teams.
- Advise on the tax implications of new products, payment flows, commercial arrangements, market entry, and business expansion.
- Support cross-border transactions and initiatives, including structuring, licensing, intercompany arrangements, and regional operating models.
- Partner with stakeholders to assess tax implications early, providing practical recommendations that balance technical tax requirements with commercial objectives and operational needs.
5. Tax Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, business stakeholders, and senior management across the region.
- Manage external tax advisors and professional firms to ensure high-quality, consistent, and cost-effective tax support.
- Establish and maintain regional tax policies, procedures, controls, and documentation standards in line with Group requirements.
- Act as a key tax point of contact for regional and global stakeholders, promoting tax awareness and supporting business teams in managing tax implications effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or Law.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or a recognized tax qualification is preferred.
- 6 - 10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally combining Big 4/professional services and in-house corporate tax experience.
- Proven experience across corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and tax controversy, including hands-on management of tax audits, enquiries, disputes, and external advisors.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical recommendations and manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.
