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About the Role

The professional will join the Japan Tax Department, responsible for Japanese tax matters for Morgan Stanley’s affiliates in Japan. The role requires strong technical expertise in Japanese tax and accounting, sound professional judgement, and the ability to act as a trusted professional to internal stakeholders across the regions. The position also involves extensive interactions with tax authorities, external auditors, accounting firms and law firms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Handle Japanese tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax provisions and tax returns for Morgan Stanley's affiliates in Japan.
Manage tax audits and inquiries from Japanese tax authorities, including strategy, communication and resolution.
Provide tax support and advice to business units on Japan-related business initiatives and transactions.
Support the design, development and implementation of tax and capital planning initiatives in Japan in coordination with the US, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
Proactively identify, assess and manage Japanese tax risks, regulatory developments and control issues.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring high-quality delivery and appropriate oversight.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
Accountable self-starter with resilience, flexibility and willingness to challenge the status quo constructively.
Strong analytical, and communication skills.
Japanese CPA or Certified Tax Accountant
5 or more years of experience in Japanese tax at Big 4 accounting firms and/or in-house tax department at multinational corporations
Solid technical knowledge in Japanese tax and accounting
Strong interest in, and ability to work effectively within, the financial services industry
At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Skills

Japanese tax
Japanese accounting
Tax compliance
Tax provisions
Tax returns
Tax audits
Tax support
Tax advice
Tax planning
Risk management
Regulatory developments
Control issues
Financial services industry
Analytical skills
Communication skills

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Japanese CPA or Certified Tax Accountant

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm.
Everything we do is guided by our core values: doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
With a global presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Japan, the Firm serves corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.
Morgan Stanley provides a strong foundation for building a professional career in an environment that values integrity, excellence, collaboration and long-term impact.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals.
We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.
Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.
At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.