Japan Senior Direct Tax Manager

2022-09-02 | po-021152

Company description

Multinational Leading Digital Payments company. The firm manages a two-sided proprietary global technology platform that links customers, which consist of both merchants and consumers, to facilitate the processing of payment transactions.

Responsibilities

Be the Japan tax lead for all business initiatives, transactions, new product launches and commercial arrangements
Build strong relationships with the business teams, finance teams and other stakeholders. Work cross-functionally with these teams to provide clear, consistent and comprehensive tax guidance in a timely manner
Manage tax controversy, including researching issues under audit and presenting options to senior members within the Tax department
Coordinate the preparation of income tax returns with local tax service providers
Collaborate with other teams within the Tax department to ensure all aspects of tax have been considered
Support other teams within the Tax department on department-wide initiatives and deliverables
Analyze and evaluate the impact of current and proposed tax policy changes in Japan
Develop a strong understanding of PayPal’s business and operating structure
Develop plans and strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize opportunities
Support tax matters relating to other countries in APAC, as required

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field from an accredited institution
10+ years of tax experience from working at public accounting firms and large multinational corporations
Strong knowledge of Japan tax matters
Ability to write and converse in business-level Japanese
Good command of English, with excellent written, oral and presentation skills as well as the ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to non-tax audiences
Self-motivated with strong project management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Critical thinker, with the ability to work across regions and functions in a fast-paced environment