This role is responsible for leading Japan tax compliance and governance activities while supporting business growth through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires both strong technical expertise and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax accounting and financial tax reporting processes
- Manage and ensure timely preparation and filing of Japanese tax returns, including corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and other local taxes (including JCFC and BEPS2 compliance)
- Handle tax audits, inquiries, and negotiations with tax authorities, including the National Tax Agency and local tax offices
- Strengthen and enhance tax governance, internal controls, and end-to-end tax processes
- Partner with global Tax Business Partners to provide expert insights from both technical and operational perspectives
- Lead tax-related projects, including tax incentive applications and new business initiatives
- Monitor tax law and regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and recommend appropriate actions
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Accounting, Legal, Transfer Pricing, Treasury, M&A, and HR
- Opportunity to play a key role in Japan tax strategy and compliance within a global organization
- Exposure to international tax matters and collaboration with global tax teams
- Involvement in strategic business initiatives beyond traditional compliance work
- Opportunity to lead cross-functional projects and influence business decisions
- Professional Qualifications: Professional Japanese tax and accountancy qualifications.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Japanese tax within a corporate or multinational accounting firm environment
- Proven leadership experience with a hands-on approach to managing operations
- Strong project management skills, including coordination with multiple stakeholders and external vendors
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and tax authorities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
- Experience working in a multinational or corporate environment
- Knowledge or experience in international tax matters such as BEPS or transfer pricing
- Experience in leading tax-related projects or supporting new business initiatives
- Proactive and capable of identifying and solving complex problems independently
- Strong learning mindset with the ability to adapt to evolving tax regulations
- Excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
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Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax, Consumption Tax, General ManagerSkills Required
- Professional Japanese tax and accountancy qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in Japanese tax within a corporate or multinational accounting firm environment
- Leadership experience with a hands-on approach to managing operations
- Strong project management skills coordinating multiple stakeholders and external vendors
- Ability to build relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and tax authorities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
- Experience in a multinational or corporate environment
- Knowledge or experience in international tax matters, including BEPS or transfer pricing
- Experience leading tax-related projects or supporting new business initiatives
Nissan Motor Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
At Nissan Motor Corporation, we are transforming how people live and drive — and we need passionate innovators to help us create a more sustainable future. As a global automotive leader, we take pride in enriching the lives of our employees and believe your passion, talent, and dedication are essential to our success. That’s why we provide career growth opportunities to help you move ahead, internal mobility so you can explore other career paths, and a healthy work-life balance so you always feel your best. In the spirit of “doing what others don’t dare to do,” we value your knowledge and life experience. We work to ensure all employees have a voice and always feel comfortable using it. Join us on our journey into a future of possibility, and experience a career as exhilarating as the open road.
Why Work With Us
Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation.
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