Description

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Tax Compliance Senior Associate / AVP to join its Finance function in Tokyo.

This role will take responsibility for key areas of Japanese corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, tax audits, and regulatory matters, while working closely with tax authorities, external advisors, auditors, and international stakeholders.

You will gain broad exposure beyond day-to-day tax compliance, collaborating with regional colleagues on tax advisory, capital planning, risk management, and strategic finance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to develop their career within a highly international financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Japanese tax compliance activities, including tax returns, tax provisions, related calculations, and compliance reviews.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and discussions with Japanese tax authorities, coordinating responses and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with external tax advisors and professional services firms to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality tax deliverables.
• Monitor changes in Japanese tax laws and regulations, assessing potential implications for the business and communicating relevant developments.
• Support tax and capital planning initiatives in collaboration with Finance and Tax colleagues across different regions.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support tax-related reviews, reporting requirements, and audit processes.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders on broader tax, compliance, risk management, and financial planning matters.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• Professional experience in Japanese tax compliance, corporate tax, tax accounting, or a related taxation role.
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting tax audits, inquiries, or discussions with Japanese tax authorities.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or overseeing tax returns, tax provisions, and related compliance deliverables.
• Ability to interpret Japanese tax requirements and assess their impact on business and financial activities.
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors, auditors, or other professional services providers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Soft Skills:

• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality tax and financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines and priorities in a structured manner.
• Collaborative mindset suited to working across Finance, Tax, Risk, and international teams.
• Strong professional judgement when handling complex tax, compliance, and audit matters.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level / Business proficiency.
• English: Fluent level for communication with international and regional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within financial services, investment banking, banking, securities, or investment management.
• Experience working in the Finance or Tax function of a global financial institution.
• Experience collaborating with international and regional stakeholders in a global organization.
• Broader exposure to tax advisory, capital planning, financial reporting, or risk management.
• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional services firms.

About the Company
Our client is a leading global investment bank offering a professional, collaborative, and internationally connected working environment.

The organization brings together experienced professionals across markets and regions, providing employees with opportunities to collaborate across borders and gain exposure to sophisticated financial, regulatory, and tax matters.

Within the Finance function, this position offers particularly valuable exposure to tax compliance, tax advisory, financial risk management, and capital planning, providing a strong platform for continued career development.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Build specialist expertise in Japanese tax compliance and tax audit management within a global investment bank.
• Gain direct exposure to Japanese tax authorities, external advisors, auditors, and senior internal stakeholders.
• Develop broader experience across tax advisory, capital planning, compliance, and risk management.
• Work closely with regional and international colleagues in a highly global environment.
• Gain exposure to complex financial services and investment banking tax matters.
• Build a long-term career within an established global Finance function.
• Benefit from remote work, flextime, minimal overtime, casual clothing, and side-business-friendly policies.
• Join a professional and collaborative environment with extensive cross-border exposure.

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