Indirect Tax Specialist (Digital Economy Focused) - Sydney

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Team Introduction

As an Indirect Tax Specialist who is part of the TikTok Tax Team, you will be part of a team that spans the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Accounting, Finance and Legal teams. You will be part of the team that looks after the indirect tax obligations of TikTok in the Oceania Region (Australia, NZ, Pacific Islands) and work with stakeholders from different business areas within the wider TikTok Group. This role is based in Sydney, Australia and requires being in the office in Sydney's CBD for 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

- Preparing indirect tax advice to the business and on the tax outcomes of commercial transactions.
- Preparation of Business Activity Statements/GST returns.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across jurisdictions on indirect tax issues.
- Data preparation and collation for indirect tax audits and litigation.
- Assist tax technology implementations and automations with our ERP and IT systems, to drive efficiency and improve end-to-end tax processes and controls.
- Identifying and executing process improvement and optimization projects to ensure effective and efficient management of resources for the tax team.
- Monitoring developments in tax legislation and being able to communicate these to the business as they could impact current or future commercial transactions.
- Ensure that business developments that impact GST reporting are appropriately reflected in BAS/GST returns.
- Act as an operational point of contact for indirect tax issues across the business.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or above in accountancy or finance.
- CA/CPA qualification, or admission as an Australian or New Zealand lawyer.
- 4+ years of indirect tax (GST)



compliance and advisory experience, with evidence of delivering high-quality technical guidance and partnering effectively with stakeholders across complex environments. Experience may come from professional services, in-house roles, or other relevant settings in Australia and/or New Zealand.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to find effective solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with global partners across different time zones and cultures, and to build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
- Meticulous, with strong attention to detail, and committed to delivering high-quality work; strong experience working with large data sets and proficiency in IT systems and advanced Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with indirect tax matters relating to the digital economy and e-commerce is highly desirable.
- Experience using tax technology tools such as Alteryx is a plus.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission.



Our creative product is 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 bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. 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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Job Details

- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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📌 Indirect Tax Specialist (Digital Economy Focused) - Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Tiktok
📍 New South Wales