Manager, Global Taxation

In 2021 the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) issued a policy statement (Pillar 2) focused on ensuring that large multinational entities (MNEs) such as Manulife pay a minimum rate of tax of 15% in each jurisdiction in which they operate (commonly referred to as the Global Minimum Tax or GMT). More than 140 countries have agreed to implement Pillar 2.

This new regime became effective in Canada in 2024 with Manulifes Group Tax team launching a global program to ensure Manulifes compliance with Pillar 2 and related legislation across all applicable jurisdictions where we operate. The program is now in its second full year of execution with a focus on achieving compliance readiness by June 2026.

The Manager Global Taxation will be an integral part of the global program team responsible for completing the operationalization of Manulifes GMT regime. Reporting to the AVP Global Taxation the incumbent will work closely with the tax planning compliance and reporting teams as well as the broader Finance Group IT Data and business lines to drive program progress over the next few years.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assessing and documenting key policy and technical interpretation matters in collaboration with the international and local tax and accounting policy teams.

• Monitoring ongoing developments in OECD guidelines and GMT legislation around the world to advise on new or changed compliance requirements and planning opportunities.

• Refining data requirements remediating data gaps and advising on opportunities to optimize related data processes to help achieve the target operating model.

• Refining business processes to satisfy modelling tax provisioning and tax compliance requirements.

• Supporting stakeholders and ancillary workstreams (e.g. financial planning & analysis pricing capital expenses) impacted by the GMT through communications education and provision of relevant tax data to aid in their decisionmaking.

Upon completion of the operationalization stage the Manager Global Taxation will support the AVP Global Taxation in ongoing maintenance and optimization of the endtoend GMT lifecycle including:

• GMT modelling and tax calculations for reporting and compliance purposes.

• Managing the relationship with and reviewing the work of any thirdparty service providers.

• Liaising with local country tax and controller teams that provide relevant data to ensure all compliance requirements are met.

• Partnering with other Group Tax team members to support tax planning compliance and reporting processes affected by the GMT.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred).

• Proven accomplishments in leading or contributing to large change initiatives.

• Resilient curious mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly.

• Resultsoriented able to manage expectations work under tight timelines and manage competing priorities.

• Strong business sense with ability to communicate complex tax and financial concepts and results in a clear concise simple manner (verbally & in writing).

• Ability to influence across levels and effectively articulate concepts issues and solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency using MS Office specifically Excel are a must.

• Gaining a solid understanding of Manulifes business experience with financial analysis and reporting and strong organizational ability are key success factors for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in corporate taxation in Canada or internationally particularly in insurance is a strong asset.

• Knowledge of data fundamentals and modeling and experience with SQL Dataverse and/or the Power Platform are a strong asset.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where wellbeing and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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