The Tax Department undertakes a variety of activities including tax compliance work, managing tax audits, reviewing products and trades, assisting in the establishment and monitoring of transfer pricing policies, managing tax risk, and assisting in the establishment of new business lines/ventures. The Tax Department also assists in the structuring of proprietary investments by the firm as well as providing advice across the firm on tax related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Dealing with tax compliance work for various GS entities doing business in Japan.
• Dealing with day-to-day tax related questions from internal clients.
• Being involved with tax advisory work for financial products / cross border transfer pricing issues / other firm wide projects.
• Dealing with tax audits together with other members of the Tax Department.
   

Qualifications:

• Tax compliance / advisory experience in major accounting or law firm preferred; exposure to international taxation and regulations as well as transfer pricing/ double tax treaties would be advantageous
• High integrity and reliability
• Enthusiastic to learn and take responsibility
• Strong control awareness and ability to take a global view on issues
• Strong analytical skills & detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to work and obtain results under pressure
• Ability to use initiative and come up with innovative solutions and suggestions
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent communication skills required
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of financial industry or financial products helpful