Tax Manager, Finance

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations as well as risk assessment on adidas global tax framework alongside with global tax team.
This position will play a crucial role in timely and accurate tax return preparation and filing, reporting accurate tax provision forecast, managing audits of tax authorities and external auditors, while strategically minimizing tax liabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit timely tax returns, tax computations and tax estimates
• Prepare group tax reports quarterly and communicate with global tax team
• Manage transfer pricing related matters and work closely with Global Transfer Pricing team to prepare necessary documentation
• Assess impact of tax legislation changes, improve internal process and provide tax advice to stakeholders
• Participate and provide tax advice on various projects to manage and minimize potential tax liability risks
• Manage response to tax audit / investigation by tax authorities in accordance with local tax regulation as a first point of contact for other departments
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL
• Finance VP & Director
• Other local Finance functions (Internal Compliance and Control, Finance Operations, Non-Trade Procurement, FP&A)
• Internal stakeholders (Market Commercial & Enable Function Teams)
• Financial Shared Services (GBS)
• Group Accounting, Tax, Treasury

EXTERNAL
• External Auditors
• Tax Authorities
• Tax Consultants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to identify and define problems, collect necessary data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions, determine and implement effective action plans
• Ability to effectively articulate issues and resolutions when presenting to management and stakeholders
• Desire and ability to work closely and collaboratively with other stakeholders on various projects/issues at market and global level
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities at a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and develop effective communication paths with various stakeholders cross-functionally and internationally

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in Taxation or relevant certification
• Proven work experience, 7 - 10 years, as a tax manager at multi-national entities or professional consulting firms
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and tax returns
• Fluent in Japanese and Business Level English
• Familarity with SAP, Power BI and other adidas and industry relevant Finance systems/analytical software is a major plus

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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