Japan Tax Project Intern (Country Tax BP - Global) - 2027 Start

Location

Tokyo Team: Corporate Functions Employment Type: Intern Job Code: A69378 Apply to this job Share this listing:

Responsibilities

• Team Introduction: The ByteDance Tax team plays a critical role in supporting the company’s fast-growing business across a wide range of tax matters.
• We work closely with cross-functional corporate teams on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy matters, helping the business navigate complex tax requirements with practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Our team is responsible for ensuring compliance with both direct taxes, including corporate income tax, and indirect taxes, while also addressing day-to-day and strategic tax-related issues in a dynamic business environment.
• Role Introduction: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join our Tokyo-based tax team, with a primary focus on supporting Japanese tax compliance work.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in developing hands-on experience in tax within a fast-paced, international company.
• In this role, you will gain exposure to real business operations, work closely with experienced tax professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that support compliance and broader tax initiatives in Japan.
• This position will be based in our Tokyo Shibuya office, and you will be required to work on-site.
• This will start as a 3-month internship, with a potential extension to 4 months.
• As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tax research.
• Assist in preparing tax filing working papers.
• Verify, compile and analyze tax-related data.
• Assist in handling other daily work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or related majors and enrolled in day-time universities or graduate school.
• Fluent in English or Chinese to communicate with stakeholders based in China and globally.
• Proficient in using office software such as Excel, or have experience using AI tools.
• Strong learning ability, proactive in work, and responsible.
• All persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in Tokyo, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• A good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate analysis.

Job Information About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission.

Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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.

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 ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life.

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. Apply to this job