Responsibilities
TikTok will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require TikTok sponsorship of a visa.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok’s purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That’s how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Introduction
The TikTok Tax team is building to work with other corporate functions on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy. We ensure compliance with direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax and solve tax-related issues.
TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic Regional Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager to support its rapid business growth. This position will be based in Singapore. The ideal candidate has experience in both direct & indirect taxes in the region and possesses strong tax technical skills in order to work seamlessly together with colleagues in cross-functions (e.g. legal, finance and etc) to support our business teams to develop comprehensive and practical tax solutions.
Responsibilities

This is an individual contributor role, responsible for leading the tax planning and tax compliance in the region:

• Coordinate with the tax team to ensure all tax returns are accurately and timely filed in compliance with the applicable tax laws and regulations in the region.
• Collaborate process improvements and tax optimization initiatives with focus on tax technology.
• Develop tax strategies and ensure that the company is operating in a tax-efficient manner in the region.
• Manage and maintain the tax incentives, if any.
• Provide tax advice across various product lines and jurisdictions in developing and implementing comprehensive and practical tax solutions.
• Manage tax inquiries and tax audits raised by the tax authorities.
• Respond to internal and external tax inquiries and assist business partners with timely tax advice.
• Monitor the change and update of tax legislation and assess the impact on business.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax legal/lawyer with Singapore and/or broader Asia and SEA tax experience.
• Bachelor degree or above.
• Have relevant tax experience in MNC, public accounting firm or reputable law firm.
• Experience with tax audits and tax controversies.
• Ability to clearly communicate tax technical issues to non-tax professionals.
• Ability to lead complex projects working effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• TMT industry working experience is preferred.
• Self-motivated and have strong ownership of projects with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oral communication skills.

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TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too

• Coordinate with the tax team to ensure all tax returns are accurately and timely filed in compliance with the applicable tax laws and regulations in the region.
• Collaborate process improvements and tax optimization initiatives with focus on tax technology.
• Develop tax strategies and ensure that the company is operating in a tax-efficient manner in the region.
• Manage and maintain the tax incentives, if any.
• Provide tax advice across various product lines and jurisdictions in developing and implementing comprehensive and practical tax solutions.
• Manage tax inquiries and tax audits raised by the tax authorities.
• Respond to internal and external tax inquiries and assist business partners with timely tax advice.
• Monitor the change and update of tax legislation and assess the impact on business