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Global E-commerce Tax Business Partner - EEA (Mandarin speaking)
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Global E-commerce Tax Business Partner - EEA (Mandarin speaking)
Tax Professional (Senior) – E-Commerce, Europe & EEA
Location: Europe & EEA Team: Tax Department, Corporate Functions
About the Role
The Tax team supports tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy across direct and indirect taxes (corporate income tax, sales/use tax, property tax) while ensuring compliance and resolving tax-related issues for a rapidly growing e-commerce platform.
With e-commerce becoming a key battleground in the digital space, we seek a passionate and skilled Senior Tax Professional to drive tax expertise in Europe and the EEA. This role involves collaborating with senior business leaders, global cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to develop and implement tax-compliant solutions, aligning business objectives with regulatory requirements and providing actionable advice on tax planning, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Mission
Partner with TikTok to build an innovative, secure, and user-centric e-commerce ecosystem while ensuring tax policies and solutions remain compliant, robust, and globally cohesive.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Tax Advisory & Solutions
- Develop and implement comprehensive tax solutions for European operations, including:
- Tax advice on new product initiatives, market entries, agreements, and operating models
- Collaborate with in-house tax teams and external advisors to design tax-efficient solutions for e-commerce products, features, and fulfilment
- Act as a single point of contact (Tax POC) for business teams, addressing tax queries, risks, and opportunities
- Develop and implement comprehensive tax solutions for European operations, including:
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Compliance & Risk Management
- Review and enhance existing tax solutions, identifying efficiency gains and regulatory risks
- Monitor evolving tax legislation in EEA markets and assess potential impacts on business operations
- Prepare business teams for tax-related changes, ensuring proactive mitigation and preparedness
- Conduct and lead tax compliance training for operational teams
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Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with global tax teams and business leaders to align solutions across regions
- Bridge tax expertise with non-technical stakeholders (legal, finance, product, operations) to simplify complex concepts
- Liaise with external advisors and regulators to stay updated on regulatory developments and disputes
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 5+ years of tax experience in the EEA, with a focus on indirect taxes (preferably in e-commerce, digital platforms, or marketplace operations)
- Experience in tax advisory at large consulting firms (e.g., PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) or in-house tax roles (preferably in a tech-driven or high-growth environment)
- Professional qualifications preferred:
- CPA
- Chartered Accountant (UK/Ireland)
- Chartered Tax Adviser (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for cross-functional/multicultural environments
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality output under tight deadlines
- Self-starter and problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous, dynamic settings
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin (required due to bilingual markets, where English proficiency may vary).
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Preferred (Nice to Have)
- In-house tax experience, ideally in e-commerce, digital marketplaces, or tech platforms
- Experience with tax controversies (VAT audits, transfer pricing, gateway planning)
- Knowledge of e-fulfillment, logistics, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
Why Join TikTok?
Our Mission & Culture
At TikTok, we inspire creativity and bring joy through our platform. Our teams are diverse, global, and resilient, united by a "Day 1" mindset—where creativity, curiosity, and impact drive everything we do.
Our Values
- Lead with boldness and humility in a high-growth environment
- Welcome challenges as opportunities to learn and innovate together
- Embrace diversity, inclusion, and creativity as core to our success
- Grow through collaboration—every team pulls together to build meaningful solutions
A Space Where Creativity Thrives
TikTok is not just a tech company—it’s a global community. Join a place where: ✅ Your ideas translate into real-world impact ✅ Resilience isn’t over-rated—it’s essential to thriving in a fast-paced tech ecosystem ✅ Diverse perspectives and voices are celebrated and amplified ✅ You learn by doing and push boundaries every day
Our offices span key tech and business hubs: 📍 Headquarters: Los Angeles, Singapore 🌍 Europe/EMEA: London, Dublin, Berlin, Dublin, Budapest
Join TikTok—let’s create something extraordinary together.
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