Tax Manager / Tax Specialist

JD.COM

We are seeking a highly capable tax professional to lead and support tax-related strategy, compliance, and operational excellence across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who can combine strong technical tax expertise with commercial awareness, helping the business remain compliant, efficient, and prepared for change in an evolving regulatory environment.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee tax matters across planning, compliance, policy interpretation, process improvement, and cross-border coordination. You will play an important role in protecting the business, optimizing tax outcomes, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Planning & Structural Advisory

• Develop tax-efficient structures for both domestic and international transactions in line with business objectives and operating models.

• Assess related-party transaction arrangements and recommend improvements to optimize tax positions.

• Identify tax risks and opportunities, providing practical recommendations that support wider strategic goals.

• Support business decision-making through well-informed tax analysis and forward-looking planning.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

• Review contracts and business arrangements to ensure tax clauses and operational practices meet regulatory requirements.

• Lead and manage tax audit responses, inquiries, and dispute resolution processes.

• Strengthen internal tax controls to reduce exposure to penalties and safeguard corporate interests.

• Promote a proactive compliance culture by identifying risk areas before they become issues.

3. Tax Policy Monitoring & Implementation

• Track changes in global and local tax regulations and assess their implications for the business.

• Translate new tax developments into actionable guidance for relevant stakeholders.

• Support tax incentive applications and ensure effective implementation of available policy benefits.

• Deliver practical compliance strategies that enable smooth and efficient business operations.

4. Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive tax process digitalization and automation, including areas such as filings and export rebate processes.

• Design and improve monitoring tools, tax data models, and SOPs to enhance reporting accuracy and operational consistency.

• Collaborate with finance and business teams to improve tax integration across systems and workflows.

• Help build scalable tax processes that support business growth and operational efficiency.

5. Cross-Border Tax Coordination

• Work closely with local and international teams on tax filings, refunds, and intermediary management.

• Resolve cross-border tax matters in a timely and commercially effective manner.

• Support international expansion initiatives by ensuring local compliance and alignment with global tax requirements.

• Act as a trusted partner across jurisdictions to ensure tax matters are managed consistently and effectively.

6. Special Projects & Team Capability Building

• Lead tax training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance internal understanding of tax matters.

• Provide support on complex tax issues and ad-hoc projects as business needs arise.

• Contribute to the development of tax best practices across the organization.

• Ensure the business has access to comprehensive, reliable tax support in both routine and high-impact situations.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of professional tax experience

• Strong understanding of tax compliance, tax planning, and risk management

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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Why Join JD.COM?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a high-impact tax role within a global and fast-moving organization. You will have the chance to influence tax strategy, improve systems and processes, and support the business in navigating complex domestic and international tax matters.

If you are a detail-oriented, commercially minded tax professional looking to make a meaningful contribution in a collaborative and growth-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.