Country Tax Manager

Responsibilities
About the Team:

The ByteDance Tax team is expanding to collaborate with various corporate functions on tax compliance, advisory, planning, structuring, and handling tax controversies. Our goal is to ensure both compliance and efficiency in managing direct and indirect taxes.

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. 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 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 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• At least 5 years of progressive tax experience, including exposure in a managerial or leadership role.

• Strong understanding of Indonesia's and international tax (tax treaty) laws and regulations.

• Experience with tax accounting or PSAK and financial reporting for all taxes (CIT, VAT and WHT).

• Familiarity with ERP/Oracle systems and tax compliance tools (e.g., Coretax, DJP Online).

• Minimum 2 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).

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.​