Tax Accounting Partner / Associate Partner

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Tax Partner / Associate Partner. This full-time and permanent position is based in Tokyo, Japan and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Japan business and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

1. Client services

• Build and maintain relationships with foreign clients
• Leverage expertise in current tax laws and regulations and recommend solutions

2. Team management and leadership

• Provide leadership and management to tax and accounting team (including reviewing work of subordinates)
• Enhance communication with shared service centers
• Facilitate team member development and professional growth

3. Improving operational efficiency

• Improve business processes and promote efficiency
• Implement and promote use of technological tools and software

4. Support the promotion of business growth strategies

• Support the promotion of business growth strategies
• Support the acquisition of new clients and expansion of existing clients

5. Maintain and enhance expertise

• Maintain current legislation and regulations in the tax and accounting areas
• Continuous learning and education for professional development

6. Staff Management

• Education and development programs to train staff as tax advisers and cultivate them into future tax managers

Key requirements

• Holders of Japan Certified Tax Accountant license (JTCPA)
• Experience working at the “Partner” level in a tax firm (providing tax and accounting services)
• Experience working in a multinational company
• Native level Japanese, Business level English language skills
• Experience and knowledge of SPC tax accounting