Head of Indirect Tax, EUI

TikTok

Join TikTok and help shape the future of indirect tax in one of the world’s most dynamic technology businesses. As EUI Head of Indirect Tax, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving VAT strategy, compliance, governance, and transformation across Europe and Israel, while also supporting wider international matters where needed.

Reporting to the EMEA Director of Tax & Treasury, this position offers the opportunity to lead a critical function at the intersection of tax, technology, operations, and business growth. You will work closely with teams across Finance, Legal, Product, Treasury, Government Relations, Public Policy, and other business stakeholders to ensure TikTok remains compliant, agile, and ready for scale.

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About the Tax Team

The Tax Team at TikTok is responsible for ensuring the company and its products remain tax-compliant across a wide range of regions and jurisdictions. The team also acts as a trusted business partner, supporting internal stakeholders with tax guidance on launches, new features, operational developments, and strategic initiatives.

This is a high-impact team operating within a fast-moving global business, where tax expertise is central to enabling innovation and sustainable growth.

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The Opportunity

In this role, you will take ownership of the indirect tax agenda across the EUI region, with a particular emphasis on VAT. You will lead the development of an effective, scalable VAT function, strengthen governance frameworks, and provide practical, commercially focused advice to the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced indirect tax leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and innovation-led environment.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Ownership

• Lead and grow the EUI VAT function across compliance, reporting, and governance.

• Take full ownership of the regional indirect tax strategy and operating model.

• Provide direction and leadership in managing competing priorities across complex tax matters.

VAT Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and continuously improve VAT processes, controls, and governance frameworks.

• Maintain a strong internal control environment aligned with the EMEA Tax Framework and Global Tax Policy.

• Ensure robust end-to-end compliance across indirect tax obligations in the region.

Business Partnering & Advisory

• Serve as the primary indirect tax subject matter expert for the business.

• Advise stakeholders on the tax implications of:

• new product launches

• market expansion initiatives

• supply chain developments

• M&A activity

• Translate complex tax requirements into clear, practical, and commercially relevant guidance.

Transformation, Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee indirect tax input into systems implementations, process redesign, and transformation programmes.

• Drive improvements in automation and scalable tax infrastructure to support continued business growth.

• Take a broad, strategic view across systems, structures, and financial processes to identify opportunities for optimization.

Risk Management & External Engagement

• Identify, assess, and manage indirect tax risks across the EUI region.

• Support tax audits and controversy matters, ensuring a clear and effective response strategy.

• Build and maintain relationships with external advisers and tax authorities where required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with internal teams including:

• Finance

• Legal

• Business Units

• Product

• Treasury

• Government Relations

• Public Policy

• Foster strong collaboration to ensure tax considerations are embedded into decision-making from the outset.

Legislative Monitoring

• Stay ahead of changes in indirect tax regulation, including developments such as:

• EU VAT in the Digital Age

• e-invoicing requirements

• broader regional and international VAT reforms

• Assess the operational and commercial impact of legislative change and guide the business through implementation.

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience focused on indirect tax, ideally combining:

• large public accounting firm experience

• in-house roles within a multinational corporate environment

• Strong technical knowledge of UK and European VAT.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to convert complex tax concepts into practical business advice.

• Proven experience managing significant tax audits and confidently engaging with tax authorities.

• Familiarity with tax technology platforms, automation tools, and ERP systems such as:

• SAP

• Oracle

• Vertex

• Avalara

• Sound understanding of accounting and compliance principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• A professional qualification such as:

• CTA

• ACA / ACCA

• CPA

• or equivalent relevant experience, including experience gained with HM Revenue and Customs

• Experience in the TMT / technology sector.

• Background in high-growth, innovation-led organisations.

• Ability to thrive in collaborative and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and regulations evolve quickly.

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About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. With global headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore, and offices in major cities including New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo, TikTok is home to teams building products and experiences that connect communities around the world.

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Why Join TikTok?

At TikTok, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our platform empowers people to express themselves authentically, discover new ideas, and connect with others globally. Behind this mission is a diverse and ambitious team committed to building meaningful experiences for users and communities.

We believe in doing great things with great people. That means leading with curiosity, humility, resilience, and impact. In a rapidly evolving technology environment, every challenge becomes an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow together.

With an “Always Day 1” mindset, we constantly iterate, improve, and push boundaries. If you are excited by the idea of helping shape a scalable tax function in a business that is continuously evolving, this could be an exceptional next step in your career.

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Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are valued for their skills, experiences, perspectives, and individuality. Our platform brings together communities from across the world, and we want our workplace to reflect that same diversity of thought and experience.

We are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels seen, respected, and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy — and we hope it matters to you too.

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Apply Now

If you are a strategic indirect tax leader with deep VAT expertise and a passion for enabling innovation in a fast-growing international business, we’d love to hear from you.

Join TikTok and help build the future of tax in a company that is redefining digital experiences worldwide.