Country Tax Manager (Philippines)

ByteDance; Pateros; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Philippines-based Country Tax Manager to oversee all tax matters for local entities, ensuring full regulatory compliance and providing practical tax guidance to support business operations.

The role focuses on tax compliance, audits, planning, and advisory services across direct and indirect taxes, in alignment with corporate strategies and local authorities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience gained from an accounting firm and/or multinational companies.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippines tax laws and regulations including experience in handling direct and indirect tax compliance in the Philippines.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and controversy matters with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and local authorities.
• Meticulous with a strong attention to detail, and be committed to delivering high quality work.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset that always looks to improve and find the best solutions even in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: ensure accurate preparation, filing, and payment of national and local taxes.
• Tax Audits & Risk Management: identify tax exposures and coordinate defense strategies with auditors.
• Tax Planning & Strategy: identify legitimate tax-saving opportunities and monitor tax law changes.
• Tax Advisory: advise cross-functional teams on direct tax implications of transactions.

Skills

Philippines tax laws

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Verbal and written comms

Education

CPA qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction: As a member of ByteDance's tax function, you will be part of an international team that spans the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. You will have the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders within our organisation, such as the Accounting, Finance and Legal teams. The Country Tax Manager (Philippines) will be responsible for overseeing all Philippines tax matters for the company's local entities, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations while supporting business operations with practical tax advice.

This role will act as the key tax point of contact for Philippines-related direct and indirect tax matters, tax audits, tax risk management, and tax planning initiatives. Your main responsibilities include: Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure the accurate preparation, filing, and payment of all national and local taxes, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Expanded and Final Withholding Taxes, Documentary Stamp Tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Review and verify supporting documents, including the reconciliation of tax accounts.

Tax Audits & Risk Management

• Identify areas of tax exposure across corporate processes and recommend internal controls to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
• Assist in preparing defense strategies and reviewing audit-related documents.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial statement audits.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Proactively identify legitimate tax-saving opportunities and tax efficiency improvements for the business.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation and assess their operational and financial impact on the company.

Tax Advisory

• Coordinate with external tax consultants as needed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in advising cross-functional teams on the direct tax implications of specific transactions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience gained from an accounting firm and/or multinational companies.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippines tax laws and regulations including experience in handling direct and indirect tax compliance in the Philippines.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and controversy matters with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and local authorities.
• Meticulous with a strong attention to detail, and be committed to delivering high quality work.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset that always looks to improve and find the best solutions even in the midst of the challenges of a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification preferred.
• Hands-on experience in dealing with the tax requirements of payment-related entities or businesses with payment flows, high-volume transactions, or regulated financial operations preferred.

Job Information

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With 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 has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.