Tax Manager at TikTok

Position Summary：
TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic Tax Manager to join the Tax team in South Africa to support its rapid business growth in Africa. The ideal candidate must have experience in both direct & indirect taxes compliance in the South Africa, possesses strong tax technical skills, in order to work seamlessly together with colleagues in multiple departments (e.g. Legal, Finance) to support our business teams in developing comprehensive and practical tax solutions.

Experience in the taxation of the digital economy and e-commerce is a big plus, to add valuable input across various taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, DST) in business projects across multiple jurisdictions in a fast pace environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in tax compliance requirements and procedures in the South Africa and/or any other African countries, if required.
• Act as a point-of contact with the local Tax Authority and Tax Advisor, handle and manage the local tax compliance filing, especially value added tax ("VAT"), Corporate Income Tax, withholding tax filing procedures.
• Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations and judicial decisions that impact the company operations and financial positions.
• Perform tax validation, data reconciliation, VAT General Ledger accounts review on input tax and output tax and matching with the tax return(s), identify tax compliance issues/ red flags and provide recommendations/ practical solutions.
• Preliminary review of draft monthly/quarterly/ annual local tax returns prepared by external advisors.
• Support tax team to conduct periodical tax compliance checks on business units and highlight areas of exceptions with document compliance requirements.
• Support in conducting tax training sessions with various stakeholders as and when required.
• Provide tax advice/support on various service lines / business projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive tax working experience in South Africa, with large MNC/Big4 with Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation (or professional qualifications).
• TMT/ technology industry working experience is a plus
• Must have solid South African tax knowledge and analytical skills
• Sufficient tax experience in any other African countries is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment independently
• Detail-oriented individual, a good team player, honest, adaptable, keen-learner, diligent, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in professional English (speaking and writing).