Our client is a global consumer brand company with a strong international footprint and a collaborative, performance-driven culture. The business is focused on delivering high-quality products and supporting long-term growth through operational excellence, innovation, and close partnership across functions and regions.
The company values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and effective communication. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, build trusted relationships, and contribute to process and system enhancements that support a scalable, global organization.
The Tax Manager will support the Senior Tax Manager, APAC, on tax provision, compliance, and planning initiatives across the region, with a primary focus on Japan. This role covers both direct and indirect tax matters, as well as selected APAC markets, and will play an important part in managing tax risk and supporting business transformation.
Key responsibilities include preparing corporate income tax and consumption tax filings, handling withholding tax and intercompany matters, and managing vendor support for tax invoicing and reconciliations. The role also includes preparing US tax provision work under ASC 740 and FIN 48, supporting transfer pricing reviews, and contributing to tax and customs process improvements. In addition, the Tax Manager will liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisers, and tax authorities while helping to strengthen controls, deliver training, and support audit readiness.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or equivalent
Fluent in Japanese and English; Chinese is a plus
10+ years in corporate tax, or 4–5 years in Big 4
Solid knowledge of Japanese tax law, JGAAP, and US GAAP
Experience with ERP/tax tools such as OneSource or Oracle preferred
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency
Remote work possible; flexible working hours
Corporate pension, group insurance, and employee discounts
Paid leave plus weekend/public holiday schedule and generous leave programs, including year-end/New Year, sick, maternity/paternity, childcare, caregiving, and special leave
