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ByteDance is seeking a Japan Tax Country Lead to join its Tax team in Tokyo. This is a full onsite role responsible for leading Japan tax matters and partnering closely with regional and global Tax teams, as well as local business and corporate functions.
The Tax team at ByteDance works closely with business and corporate functions to provide tax advisory, planning, compliance, and support across the business. The team helps ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax requirements while supporting the business in navigating tax-related matters and implementing practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the team in optimizing end-to-end tax compliance procedures to mitigate risks and improve efficiency, coordinating with other finance teams where relevant
- Manage tax inquiries and handle tax audits conducted by tax authorities
- Monitor tax legislation changes and assess implications, suggesting steps to manage those changes where applicable
- Provide practical tax analysis and solutions to all business lines
- Provide tax support on various projects, report project status and progress to management on a regular basis
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Japanese tax, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage tax matters and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
ByteDance, founded in 2012, is a global technology company with a mission to inspire creativity and enrich life. The company operates a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, as well as platforms specific to the China market including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.
Requirements:
- Extensive years of tax experience across professional accounting/tax firms and/or multinational corporations, with hands-on experience covering Japan tax matters
- Strong technical knowledge of Japanese tax and the ability to assess complex business scenarios and clearly communicate tax implications to non-tax professionals
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with sound problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in English required to collaborate with internal stakeholders globally, where English is a primary working language
- Strong team management and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the internet, telecommunications, media and technology industry and familiarity with related tax matters
- Certified Public Tax Accountant or other recognized Japanese tax/accounting qualifications
