EMEA Tax Technology Manager

About the team: The Tax Team at TikTok helps ensure that our company and all our products are tax-compliant throughout different regions and countries. Also, the Tax Team provides support to internal requests and works with multiple different stakeholders to support product and business launches and new features., TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic EMEA Tax Technology Manager to join the Tax team in London to support its rapid business growth in EMEA and enhance the technology and processes underpinning our EMEA tax compliance, with a particular focus on platform operator reporting, e-invoicing, and VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) readiness. This role sits in the Tax Team but will be working closely with internal stakeholders (product & technology, finance, business ) and external advisors to identify process improvements, implement automation, and ensure compliance processes keep pace with evolving EMEA tax authority requirements. The ideal candidate combines good EMEA indirect tax knowledge with hands-on experience using tax technology and automation tools., * Support processes associated with platform operator reporting requirements across the UK and EU, including the identification of any updates to tax authority requirements.

• Identify solutions and potential enhancements to existing processes impacting downstream compliance processes.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in collecting tax reporting data, utilising tax technology tools and solutions and implementing process improvements.
• Monitor current and emerging e-invoicing developments, including impending VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) rules.
• Provide support through the use of automation tools that can be leveraged to support tax compliance processes (e.g. Alteryx).
• Assist tax technology implementations and automations with our ERP and IT systems, to drive efficiency and improve end-to-end tax processes and controls.
• End-to-end process understanding and assess tax touchpoints across entire business processes, ensuring comprehensive solution design.
• Running tax technology and finance transformation projects from the first conversation through to go-live.
• Adhere to risk management and engagement acceptance protocols, upholding professional standards.
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive team environment, actively contributing and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Staying commercially minded - understanding how tax decisions land elsewhere in the business, not just within the tax function.

Minimum Qualification(s):

• 5+ years of experience in a tax technology or transformation role, including hands-on experience with automation and/or analytical tax tools.
• Understanding of EMEA indirect tax principles and rules.
• In-depth experience with indirect taxes, including complex supply chain transactions and understanding tax implications with knowledge of downstream compliance processes.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing e-invoicing solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Practical knowledge of tax-related technologies will be advantageous (e.g. Vertex, Avalara, OneSource).
• Experience with ERP technologies and implementation (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA).
• Good proficiency in IT and Excel skills. Experience with data, analytics and workflow automation tools is a plus (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI).
• Self-starter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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., Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative 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., 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.