Location
:
Seoul
Team
:
Finance
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A98236B
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
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 Tax Assistant Manager / Tax Senior Associate based in Seoul, you will join the Country Tax team within Global Tax and report to the Korea Country Tax Lead. You will be responsible for a broad range of tax matters in Korea, with a focus on corporate income tax and VAT, and will provide practical tax support to the business. This role requires onsite work five days a week. Your responsibilities include the following:
- Manage corporate income tax compliance in Korea, including tax returns, tax adjustments, tax payments, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review corporate income tax calculations, tax positions, forecasts, and current and deferred tax provisions.
- Manage VAT compliance and other relevant tax matters, including withholding tax.
- Review the tax implications of new products, platform business models, and other business changes, and provide practical tax advice.
- Manage tax authority inquiries and information requests, and coordinate with external tax advisors.
- Monitor changes in tax laws, identify tax risks, and maintain internal tax controls.
- Support tax process improvements and other tax projects as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimally 5+ years of relevant corporate income tax experience in Korea, gained in either a corporate tax practice at an accounting firm or an in-house tax function at a multinational company.
- Strong knowledge of Korean corporate income tax and VAT laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with corporate income tax compliance, tax advisory, tax provisions, and responding to tax authority inquiries.
- Ability to independently manage tax matters, identify tax issues, and provide practical, business-oriented advice to relevant stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English, as the role requires communication with English-speaking stakeholders and tax regulators.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional qualification in tax or accounting, such as CTA or CPA.
- Experience supporting technology, internet platform, or other fast-growing businesses.
- Experience in a professional tax advisory or accounting firm is preferred.
Job Information
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ByteDance is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects individuals with disabilities. Our commitment is to create equal opportunities and provide a supportive environment for all employees.
