Finance & Tax Manager, International

Company Description

Emily's Group has been transforming Thailand's culinary landscape since 2022 with our innovative cloud kitchen concept, centered on the hugely popular 'Shredded Chicken Noodles.' As the creators of this celebrated dish, we achieved nationwide recognition in 2024. Moving forward, we aim to
build Thai brands with the ambition to expand onto the global stage.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance & International Tax Strategy Manager to design, implement, and manage our group's corporate and financial structure across multiple jurisdictions. This critical role is responsible for ensuring optimal tax efficiency, robust financial governance, and compliance with international regulations. The ideal candidate will serve as a key advisor on cross-border investments, M&A activities, and intercompany transactions, playing a pivotal part in supporting the company's sustainable global expansion.

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Corporate & IP Structuring:
Design, review, and optimize the group's legal entity structure to ensure the efficient management of capital, investments, and intellectual property (IP), including the establishment of international holding companies and IP hubs.

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International Tax Planning:
Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies for Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) across all operating countries. Analyze and leverage tax incentives, such as those offered by Thailand's HQ-DEI, IDI, IBC, or BOI programs.

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Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Finance:
Oversee the group's budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and the management of intercompany fees and transactions. Ensure all cross-border dealings are fully compliant with global Transfer Pricing regulations and Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules.

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Due Diligence & M&A:
Act as the lead financial advisor on due diligence for international investments, joint ventures (JVs), and M&A projects. Identify key financial and tax-related risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.

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Financial Systems & Collaboration:
Collaborate with technology and development teams to ensure internal financial tools and tax calculation systems accurately reflect current tax laws and rates. Provide guidance and training to senior management on their application and insights.

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External Stakeholder Management:
Manage and coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal counsel in various jurisdictions to ensure seamless compliance, resolve complex issues, and align on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

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Strong knowledge and expertise in Tax Planning and Tax Compliance. Proficiency in Tax Preparation and Tax Law with a deep understanding of relevant regulations. experience in managing Tax processes, including international taxation matters.

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Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Law, or International Tax. A professional certification (e.g., CPA) is highly advantageous.

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Experience:
A minimum of
3-7 years
of progressive experience in international tax planning, corporate finance, or M&A.

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Technical Expertise:
Deep, technical understanding of CIT, WHT, Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), and tax structuring principles in Thailand and the broader region.

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Communication:
Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both
Thai and English
, with a proven ability to articulate complex financial and tax concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

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Analytical Skills:
Proficiency with financial analysis and budgeting tools. Experience collaborating with technology teams is a strong plus.

Preferred Professional Background

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Experience within a global consulting firm or a strategy consulting firm

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A background in the corporate finance or tax planning department of a
multinational corporation (MNC)
, particularly in the FMCG, Food & Beverage, or Logistics/Supply Chain sectors.

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Experience in investment banking or a corporate M&A-focused role involving the structuring of cross-border investments.