Job Description

Responsibilities


About the Team TikTok is seeking an experienced Tax Manager in Dubai who will become an integral part of our global Tax Department. In this role, you will be responsible for tax matters in Middle East & Africa Region, including but not limited to corporate income tax compliance, indirect tax compliance, tax planning, and tax audit, etc. The Tax Manager will face countless challenges and will have plenty of learning and growth opportunities. Responsibilities - Assist in tax compliance requirements and procedures in the Middle East and Africa countries. - Act as a point-of contact with the local Tax Authority and Tax Advisor, handle and manage the local tax compliance, filing, including value added tax ("VAT"), digital service Tax ("DST"), 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. - Take ownership on 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


Minimum Qualifications - 4+ years of progressive tax working experience in Middle East/ Africa region, with large MNC/Big4. - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation (or professional qualifications). - 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, due to systems usage and review of financial documents and reports as well as stakeholder communication in English speaking countries and regions. Preferred Qualifications - TMT/ technology industry working experience. - Sufficient tax experience in any other African countries. - Solid international tax knowledge/practice and analytical skills.


Job Information


About TikTok



TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.



Why Join Us



Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is 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 bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.



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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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



TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.