Country Tax Manager (Philippines)

ByteDance; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Country Tax Manager for the Philippines to oversee all tax matters for local entities, ensuring compliance with national and local tax laws while supporting business operations with practical tax advice.

The role acts as the tax point of contact for direct and indirect taxes, audits, risk management, and tax planning initiatives, with emphasis on collaboration with Accounting, Finance and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience from an accounting firm and/or multinational companies.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippines tax laws and regulations including direct and indirect tax.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and controversy with the BIR and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Philippines tax matters for local entities and provide practical tax advice.
• Be the main tax contact for direct and indirect taxes, audits, risk management, and planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial statement audits.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax audits

Tax planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CPA certification

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.

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.

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.