Taiwan Tax Director/Principal

Company Introduction  

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.  
 
Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Oversea” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond. 

We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”   

  

Role Overview & Reporting Structure
We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a local hire in our Taiwan office. The successful candidate will be based in Taipei and will report directly to the VP of Global Tax. This role will oversee tax compliance in Taiwan while collaborating closely with both global and regional stakeholders to support strategic tax initiatives in Taiwan.

 

What You Will Do 

Taiwan Tax Compliance & Reporting
• Oversee corporate income tax filings, VAT, withholding tax, and other local tax obligations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of tax returns and disclosures.
• Proactively identify and evaluate tax-saving opportunities in Taiwan.
• Manage relationships with local tax authorities and support audits or inquiries.

Tax Provision
• Review and support Taiwan quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• Monitor and validate that Taiwan entities’ financial results are consistent with global transfer pricing guidelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with legal, treasury, and business units to provide tax input on contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with external advisors and global tax teams to ensure consistency and compliance.

 

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or Law; CPA or equivalent preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in Taiwan tax, ideally with exposure to international tax matters.

• Strong understanding of Taiwan tax laws, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax principles.

• Experience in a multinational corporation and/or Big 4 firm preferred.

• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English (fluency in Korean is a plus).

  

 Recruitment Process and Others  

Recruitment Process  

• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. 

 

Details to Consider 

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. 

 

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