China Business Desk Manager
atPricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Ltd.Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Specialism
Management Level
Job Description & Summary
Business development and project liaison
- Identify new Chinese clients and services for PwC Thailand through multiple channels and within diverse industries (commercial banks, industrial zones etc.).
- Coordinate with PwC Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to develop business and service opportunities for Thailand inbound and outbound investments.
- Liaise with professional staff across lines of services at PwC Thailand (Assurance, Tax & Legal, Deals and WMS) and introduce new service opportunities.
- Arrange and run Chinese client meetings to introduce PwC Thailand’s services and products, and explore new business opportunities.
- Be the coordinator of specific projects or engagements: work alongside professional staff and communicate with Chinese-speaking clients.
- Support the Mekong Region’s China Business Desk members in Laos and Cambodia in identifying and following up on new opportunities.
China Business Desk operations
- Provide assistance to the China Business Desk leader on Chinese business strategies and follow up on activities in business plans.
- Manage the Mekong Region’s China Business Desk members, including assigning tasks and providing overall guidance.
- Hold China Business Desk monthly meetings – prepare and lead discussions, invite speakers from different teams, circulate minutes etc.
- Arrange, manage and run seminars (online or in-person) for Chinese investors.
- Liaise with different lines of services to introduce Chinese clients to Thailand’s investment environment, Thai tax and legal requirements and current accounting regulations.
- Post articles in Chinese on PwC’s WeChat account, such as tax and legal insights, activity and M&A market information and updates to accounting rules.
- Translate publications, newsletters and think pieces into Chinese.
- Manage ad hoc China Business Desk tasks.
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Law.
- Experience in business development, auditing, consulting or working within a law firm would be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and English.Good at stakeholder management and negotiations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Preferred qualifications
Hold a CFA/CPA certification (or equivalent), or a lawyer’s licence.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Expansion, Business Partnering, Business Presentations, Business Requirements Analysis, Client Management, Client Prospecting, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compensation Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Creativity, CRM Software, Customer Acquisition, Digital Business Development, Distribution Channel Performance, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Executive Negotiation {+ 35 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Experience required
- any or no experience
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Management
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
In Thailand, PwC has had a presence for more than 62 years. Our client base includes some of the largest Thai and multinational companies, as well as government institutions. Our close interaction with both economic and state bodies allows us to keep up with the fast-changing business environment ...