General Information
Job Advert Title: Indirect Tax
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: Corporate Controller
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【About Astellas】
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. （HP：Learn more about Astellas）
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Manager, Indirect Tax. This critical role bridges global tax
strategy with regional execution, serving as the primary business partner for the APAC, and also supporting EMEA
and Americas regions.
The successful candidate will lead a dual mandate: ensuring robust regional tax governance and business
partnering, while simultaneously driving our global tax technology and process advancement initiatives. You will
play a pivotal role in modernizing our tax function, managing digital obligations, and ensuring seamless
compliance and advisory support across diverse markets.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
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1. Business Partnering, Policies & Governance
• Advisory & Planning: Lead complex, regional indirect tax advisory and strategic tax planning initiatives to
support business growth and changing operational models especially for the APAC region but also support EMEA
and Americas regions where requested.
• Audit & Controversy Management: Oversee and manage tax authority audits within various regions,
working closely and collaboratively with local affiliates and regional finance teams.
• Compliance Oversight: In relation to complex indirect tax returns, manage the tax compliance process by
reviewing returns. In relation to the tax returns managed by local affiliates, support the local finance members
when they have questions / require indirect tax advisory.
• Cross-Regional Support: If requested, provide flexible, strategic support to APAC / EMEA / Americas
regions on indirect tax matters collaborating with other Indirect Tax team members.
2. Global Tax Technology & Process Advancement (Digital Obligations)
All initiatives within this technical mandate will be executed in close collaboration with our internal and external
stakeholders located in various regions (mainly US, India, Japan) as well as the Indirect Tax team to ensure
alignment and shared success in a global scale.
• Digital Obligation Project Management: Lead the implementation of digital tax obligations (e.g., einvoicing, real-time reporting). Oversee vendor management, solution mapping, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Data Quality & ERP Controls: Drive upstream data cleansing initiatives. Perform root cause analysis on
data discrepancies, enhance ERP system controls (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), and target the reduction of manual tax
activities.
• Workflow Automation: Support the design, build, and implementation of automated data workflows and
reconciliation processes.
• Tax Engine Maintenance & Standardization: Maintain and optimize the indirect tax engine rules (e.g.,
Thomson Reuters). Critically evaluate current localized approaches and design pathways to standardize tax
determination processes across markets.
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会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working
solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We
believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver.
Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility
Guidelines.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional tax or accounting certification is highly preferred.
Core Experience:
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), ideally within a Big 4 firm or a
large multinational corporation.
• Proven track record in managing indirect tax affairs across the APAC region as well as EMEA (Americas
experience is a strong plus).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, specifically regarding tax transformations or process
improvements.
Technical Aptitude:
• Tax Technology & Automation: Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn, workflow automation and data
analytics tools.
• Tax Engines: Exposure to global tax determination engines (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE) is
beneficial, but hands-on training will be supported for the right candidate.
• ERP Systems: A general understanding of top-tier ERP systems (SAP / S/4HANA preferred) and how
upstream data impacts tax outcomes.
Soft Skills & Competencies:
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a strong eagerness to learn new technologies, embrace unfamiliar tools,
and continuously adapt to the evolving digital tax landscape.
• Business Partnering: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex tax
rules into actionable business advice.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to think globally while executing regionally; comfortable operating as a core
leadership partner to senior management.
• Language: Business fluent in English. Japanese is not a must but significant advantage due to the
stakeholder management.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
See above.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
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会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給
③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給
①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)
③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制
裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす
8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
Discretionary Work System
【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends (Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/
For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
【What awaits you at Astellas? 】
•Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
•Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
•Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
•A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
【Our Organizational Values and Behaviors】
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.