Japan Tax Director/Associate, Finance

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm. Everything we do is guided by our core values: doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. With a global presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Japan, the Firm serves corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Morgan Stanley provides a strong foundation for building a professional career in an environment that values integrity, excellence, collaboration and long-term impact.

Tax Department

Tax Department reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of experienced professionals located across the globe. The department is responsible for global tax compliance, tax accounting, business unit tax advisory and tax planning for the Firm. 

Job Description

The professional will handle Japanese tax matters for Morgan Stanley’s affiliates in Japan. The role requires strong technical expertise in Japanese tax and accounting, sound professional judgement, and the ability to act as a trusted professional to internal stakeholders across the regions. The position also involves extensive interactions with tax authorities, external auditors, accounting firms and law firms.

Core Responsibilities

• Handle Japanese tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax provisions and tax returns for Morgan Stanley’s affiliates in Japan.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries from Japanese tax authorities, including strategy, communication and resolution.
• Provide tax support and advice to business units on Japan-related business initiatives and transactions.
• Support the design, development and implementation of tax and capital planning initiatives in Japan in coordination with the US, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage Japanese tax risks, regulatory developments and control issues.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring high-quality delivery and appropriate oversight.

Skills Required

• Accountable self-starter with resilience, flexibility and willingness to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Japanese CPA or Certified Tax Accountant
• 5-8 years of experience in Japanese tax at Big 4 accounting firms and/or in-house tax department at multinational corporations
• Solid technical knowledge in Japanese tax and accounting
• Strong interest in, and ability to work effectively within, the financial services industry
• Language skills: Japanese (native level), English (business level)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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