Senior Manager, Tax

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most

innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain

the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously

redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our

customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so

sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we

set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data

centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including

Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

Working closely with the global Tax team and the Finance team in Japan, you will

make your mark in a number of ways with your positive attitude, ability to work

independently and get things done in a dynamic environment. This is a greenfield

opportunity to shape our approach to tax in Japan in a rapidly expanding

business.

Your Day to Day

In this role, you will own the provision of Japan tax advisory and tax

compliance services to the Group, while supporting broader regional tax

initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading Japanese tax matters across corporate income tax, consumption tax,

withholding tax, employment taxes, and transfer pricing;

• Advising the business on complex transactions, structuring, financing

arrangements, and new investments relating to Japan;

• Providing technical analysis and practical recommendations on Japanese tax

law developments and tax risks impacting the Group;

• Managing Japanese tax compliance obligations, including corporate tax

returns, consumption tax filings, transfer pricing documentation, tax

payments, and statutory reporting requirements;

• Managing Japan tax reporting processes, including tax provisioning, deferred

tax analysis, and ETR review support;

• Managing relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and Japanese tax

authorities, including support for tax audits, reviews, and enquiries;

• Supporting the Group’s tax governance framework and ensuring appropriate

controls and processes are implemented for Japan;

• Supporting Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting, and other international

tax initiatives impacting the Japan business;

• Leading strategic tax projects in Japan, including process

improvements, and automation initiatives; and

• Collaborating closely with regional and global tax teams to ensure

consistency of tax positions and alignment with Group strategy.

Requirements

• 12+ years’ experience in Japanese tax advisory and/or tax compliance within a

Big 4 accounting firm, law firm, multinational corporation, or combination

thereof;

• Appropriate professional qualifications (Certified Public Tax

Accountant (Zeirishi), CPA preferred);

• Fluent Japanese and strong business-level English communication skills, with

the ability to actively participate in and lead discussions with internal and

external stakeholders in both verbal and written settings;

• Experience managing Japanese tax audits and tax authority engagement;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tax matters and working with senior

stakeholders;

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance technical accuracy and

practical business outcomes;

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a

fast-paced environment; and

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous

improvement.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your

career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital

future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at

AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who

break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and

beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to

find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you

need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment,

where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay

positively charged.

Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale [Grow@Hyperscale].

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