Country Tax Manager – Philippines

About the role

As the Country Tax Manager for the Philippines, you will lead all tax matters for ByteDance’s local entities, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations while providing practical tax advice to support business operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and pay corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, documentary stamp tax, and other applicable taxes accurately and on time.
• Review supporting documents and reconcile tax accounts to verify compliance.
• Identify tax exposure areas, recommend internal controls, and manage tax audit defense strategies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial statement audits.
• Proactively uncover tax‑saving opportunities and assess the impact of legislative changes.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for cross‑functional teams on direct tax implications of transactions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in an accounting firm or multinational environment.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine tax laws, including direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and controversies with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving mindset in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills