Tax Manager

Are you a Japanese tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with a globally recognized industrial company?

Our client is a market-leading multinational organization with a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and strong business performance. Due to continued growth and evolving tax requirements, they are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to Tax Manager to join their finance team in Japan.

The Role

• Lead and manage Japanese corporate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Prepare and review corporate income tax, consumption tax, and other direct/indirect tax filings
• Partner with external tax advisors and authorities on tax-related matters
• Support tax audits, inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Identify tax risks and opportunities while ensuring compliance with Japanese tax regulations
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders across the organization
• Contribute to tax process improvements and future tax planning initiatives
• Support international tax projects, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax matters when applicable

Your Skills

• Experience in Japanese corporate tax, either in-house or within a tax advisory/accounting firm
• Strong understanding of Japanese tax laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills
• Tax Accountant (Zeirishi) qualification is welcomed but not required

Preferred

• Exposure to international taxation, transfer pricing, or global tax projects
• Experience within multinational corporations or global professional services firms

Key Highlights of the Role

• Join a stable and globally respected industry leader
• Broad exposure to both domestic and international tax matters
• Opportunity to work closely with regional and global stakeholders
• Strong career development and internal mobility opportunities
• Collaborative, professional, and highly visible finance environment

If you are passionate about taxation and looking to broaden your exposure beyond compliance into strategic tax projects, this could be an excellent next career move.

Location

Tokyo

Salary

9 - 12 million yen

Reference Number: 06940-0013539208

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