Country Tax Manager - Jakarta

The Tax Finance team handles tax compliance and regulatory inspections for the group's legal entities across every jurisdiction where we operate. We partner with business lines on the tax implications of new products, markets, and transaction structures, so commercial decisions are made with a clear view of their tax treatment. We also manage the group's transfer pricing framework, keeping intercompany transactions properly documented and consistent with the arm's length principle.

We navigate a constantly shifting global tax landscape, balancing efficiency with rigorous compliance while supporting business agility.

You will build and maintain the planning frameworks that support the company's operations across global markets, upholding compliance standards while enabling the business to move with speed and confidence.

As a Country Tax Manager for Indonesia, you will be looking after ByteDance's tax compliance obligations for Indonesia and will play a key role in shaping ByteDance's internal tax processes and your main responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the company’s tax function, including compliance, reporting, planning, and audits.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all local tax returns.
- Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders (finance/tax BPs, legal teams) to evaluate and implement tax strategies.
- Provide guidance on tax implications for new business initiatives, M&A, and cross-border transactions.
- Manage the tax provision process and ensure compliance with local accounting standards.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the business.
- Develop and mentor senior tax staff and contribute to cross-functional knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Extensive years of progressive tax experience, including exposure in a managerial or leadership role.
- Strong understanding of local and international tax (tax treaty) laws and regulations.
- Experience with local tax accounting or PSAK and financial reporting for all taxes (CIT, VAT and WHT).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in tax consulting, before transitioning into a commercial or in-house tax role.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Taxation or Brevet B/C certification or Tax Attorney certification highly preferred.
- Experience managing tax issues including tax audits and tax planning related to equity compensation, holding restructuring, intercompany loans, and digital goods/services.
- Knowledge of international tax structures, including holding companies, transfer pricing and Pilar 2 implications.
- Prior experience in the technology or e-commerce industry, or with clients in the relevant sector (e.g., cloud services, digital platforms).