Accounting & Tax Specialist

Job Summary

The Finance and Tax Specialist is responsible for managing all accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance matters in accordance with Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS) and the regulations set by the Thai Revenue Department (RD), Department of Business Development (DBD) and Board of Investment (BOI). This role ensures the accuracy of financial records, timely tax filings, and provides financial support for decision-making.

Key Respobsibilities: (1)

Key Responsibilities:

A. Tax Compliance and Reporting (Primary Focus)

• Tax Filing: Prepare, review, and file all mandatory Thai tax returns accurately and on time, including:
• Value Added Tax (VAT) – PP.30 (and PP.36 for overseas services).
• Withholding Tax (WHT) – P.N.D. 3, 53, 54 (Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Foreign Entities).
• Mid-year Corporate Income Tax (CIT) – P.N.D. 51.
• Annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT) – P.N.D. 50.
• Tax Planning & Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies to ensure compliance and optimize the company's tax position within the legal framework of Thailand.
• Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for the Thai Revenue Department and other government agencies for tax audits, inquiries, and resolution of tax-related issues.
• Tax Monitoring: Monitor and interpret changes in Thai tax laws (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT, Land and Building Tax, etc.) and advise management on the potential impact.
• Transfer Pricing (If applicable): Support the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation and disclosure forms as required by Thai regulations.

Key Responsibilities: (2)

B. BOI Compliance and Management (Core Focus)

• Financial Segregation: Implement and maintain a financial system that strictly segregates revenues, costs, assets, and liabilities between the BOI-promoted activity (tax-exempt) and any non-promoted activities (taxable) as per Revenue Department and BOI notifications.
• CIT Exemption Management: Manage all aspects of the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) exemption period, including:
• Tracking the start and end dates of the tax holiday (e.g., 5, 8, or 10 years).
• Ensuring the calculation of tax-exempt profit is strictly limited to the scope, capacity, and conditions outlined in the BOI Certificate.
• Managing the utilization of the 50% CIT reduction period, if applicable.
• Import/Customs Privileges: Coordinate with the Procurement/Logistics and Customs teams to ensure the proper use of import duty exemptions on machinery and raw materials used for the promoted activity (especially for export production).
• Maintain detailed records and usage reports for the BOI office (e.g., raw material stock reporting).
• BOI Reporting: Prepare and submit mandatory annual performance reports, start-up reports, machinery reports, and production reports to the BOI office on time to maintain the privileges.
• Condition Monitoring: Proactively monitor compliance with all non-fiscal BOI conditions (e.g., minimum capital, debt-to-equity ratio, value-added requirement, technology usage, and R&D commitments).
• Dividend Exemption: Advise on the proper declaration and distribution of dividends from tax-exempt profits to ensure the withholding tax exemption for shareholders is correctly applied.

Key Responsibilities: (3)

C. Accounting & Financial Management

• Bookkeeping & General Ledger: Oversee accounting transactions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger entries.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Manage the full cycle of monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Statement of Financial Position/Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) in compliance with TFRS in-addition with USGAAP.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate and manage annual statutory audits with external auditors.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance.

D. Financial Analysis & Support

• Cash Flow: Monitor, manage, and forecast company cash flow and liquidity.
• Budgeting: Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Reporting: Generate various financial reports and analysis (e.g., variance analysis, cost analysis) to support management decision-making.

Required Qualification Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification (Highly Preferred): Thai Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/CPD/TA or equivalent professional accounting/tax certification.
• Experience: Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in a Finance and Tax role in Thailand, with strong knowledge of the Thai tax system.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS) and Thai Revenue Code.
• Language: English/Thai (reading, writing, and speaking) is often mandatory for liaising with government agencies. Good command of English is typically required for multinational companies including mandatory for liaising with government agencies.
• System Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel.

Typical Experience

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

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