Finance Manager, Thailand

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Role Summary

The Thailand Finance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full spectrum of finance, accounting, audit, and tax matters for Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia. This role requires deep expertise in Thailand statutory compliance, particularly direct and indirect taxation (CIT, VAT, WHT), and end‑to‑end audit management. The position also plays a key role in supporting regional standardization initiatives and leads the SAP implementation for Thailand from a finance perspective.

Key Responsibilities

1. Thailand Finance Ownership (Primary Market)

Manage the full set of accounts for Thailand, including GL, AP, AR, FA, inventory, cash management, and intercompany.

Ensure timely and accurate month‑end closing, reconciliations, and reporting.

Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with Thai & US GAAP & IFRS.

Drive continuous improvement in accounting accuracy, timeliness, and controls.

2. Thailand Audit & Statutory Compliance (Core Requirement)

Responsibilities include:

Audit

Lead and manage annual statutory audits for Thailand end‑to‑end.

Prepare audit schedules, ensure completeness, and resolve audit comments efficiently.

Implement corrective actions and maintain a strong internal control environment.

Direct Tax (CIT)

Manage corporate income tax computation, tax provisioning, filings, and submission.

Liaise with tax advisors and the Thai Revenue Department as needed.

Ensure proper documentation, transfer pricing compliance, and tax planning alignment.

Indirect Tax (VAT, WHT, Other Local Taxes)

Oversee accurate VAT filings, WHT submissions, and statutory documentation.

Ensure alignment with Thailand tax laws, particularly for credit/debit note formats, e‑filing requirements, and transaction-level tax accuracy.

Review tax codes and system configurations to ensure correct tax treatment in SAP.

Regulatory Advisory

Monitor changes in Thai accounting standards, tax laws, and revenue regulations.

Advise management on compliance requirements and financial implications.

Train internal teams to ensure adherence to Thai statutory rules.

3. Regional Finance Responsibilities (Hong Kong & Malaysia)

Handle full set of Hong Kong and Malaysia accounting, month-end closing, compliance calendars, and reporting accuracy.

Support statutory audit and tax filings in Hong Kong & Malaysia.

Harmonize accounting policies and internal controls across the three countries.

4. SAP Implementation Lead – Thailand

Serve as Finance Lead for SAP rollout in Thailand.

Work with IT and regional teams to define, test, and validate finance processes.

Ensure full compliance with Thailand statutory requirements (VAT, WHT, e-tax invoice, credit note rules) during system design.

Lead UAT, data migration validation, cutover readiness, and hypercare support.

Train end users and create process documentation.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

Strengthen internal controls across Thailand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Ensure proper control execution, documentation, and testing (SOX or similar).

Address historical compliance issues (e.g., credit note format enforcement).

Establish clear financial governance and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA, Chartered Accountant, or Thai CPD holder preferred.

Minimum 8–12 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in Thailand statutory audit and tax.

Strong knowledge of Thailand GAAP, CIT, VAT, WHT, and regulatory compliance.

Experience managing Hong Kong or Malaysia entities is an added advantage.

Prior SAP implementation experience preferred.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.

Ability to manage multiple entities and operate in a regional structure.

Core Competencies

Expertise in Thailand audit & tax (non‑negotiable)

Strong accounting and compliance leadership

Able to communicate in English

ERP/SAP proficiency

Cross‑border coordination

Stakeholder and external auditor management

Process improvement mindset

Able to work independently with minimum supervision.