Country Tax Manager (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong · China
Responsibilities
Team Introduction: As a member of ByteDance's Global Tax team, you will be part of an international function spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The Country Tax team provides strategic tax advice, manages tax risks, and drives efficient tax processes in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. As the Country Tax Manager, you will be responsible for tax matters across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, and other business teams to support new initiatives, provide commercial tax guidance, and help shape the tax framework for one of the world's leading technology companies. This is a fully office-based role located in Hong Kong. As the position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and timely support for business initiatives, the successful candidate will be expected to work onsite five days a week. Responsibilities: - Responsible for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan corporate tax compliance matters, tax advisory and forecasts. - Review and assess the tax implications of new business initiatives, products, and operating models, and help establish appropriate tax frameworks. - Partner with business, finance, legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify tax risks, provide practical tax advice, and support commercial decision-making. - Lead communications with local tax authorities, including managing tax audits, enquiries, and other regulatory matters. - Maintain and enhance internal tax control frameworks and governance processes to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and reporting requirements. - Monitor changes in tax legislation and proactively assess their impact on the business while recommending appropriate actions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent). - At least 5 years of corporate tax experience gained in a professional accounting firm and/or an in-house tax function, with strong expertise in tax compliance and advisory matters. - Proven experience managing tax compliance, tax reporting, tax provisioning, and tax audits with local tax authorities. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical tax advice in a fast-paced business environment. - Proficiency in Mandarin is essential, as this role requires frequent communication with Chinese stakeholders based in Chinese-speaking markets. - Highly self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience within multinational technology, internet, TMT, or fintech companies. - Experience supporting tax matters across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan in a regional or multinational organization. - Proven ability to assess the tax implications of new business initiatives and recommend commercially practical solutions that balance tax, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations. - Familiarity with tax governance frameworks, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience leveraging technology to improve tax processes.
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.