Tax Senior Specialist
Tax Senior Specialist
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Tax Senior Specialist
Tax Senior Specialist role offers supports the day to day activities of tax operations in specified areas (i.e. Federal taxation of life Nonlife Investments REIT Audit and State income/premium taxes). This role may require involvement with strategic initiatives and complex technical issues for the assigned area and may require involvement with tax accounting and reporting on one or more of the following bases of accounting: IFRS USGAAP NAIC Modified NAIC and Bermuda Statutory bases. This role may be limited to a specialized area of addition this role supports the completion and preparation of assigned federal and state tax compliance requirements and may assist managers with IRS and / or state tax inquiries.
Position Responsibilities:
Provisions:
- Prepares and Analyzes assigned calculations tax provisions for specified assignments
- May address related disclosures on relevant bases of accounting
- Prepares and reviews internal management reporting and external disclosures
- Assist in analyzing changes in accounting principles or tax law
Federal and State/Provincial Tax Returns:
- Preparation of federal and state/provincial assigned returns supporting documentation and disclosures
- Assists with technical review of transactions
- Assists with tax law change analysis
State/provincial Premium Returns related accruals and state/provincial inquiries and audits as assigned
Sales and Use Tax Returns as assigned Management & Employee Development:
- Responsible for performance-management related activities for assigned area; such as goal setting monitoring goal completion on-going coaching performance appraisals and discussions
Goal setting & delivering results:
- Is accountable for delivering results
Participates in ongoing professional education
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required
Masters degree in Tax or commensurate education / experience desired
C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) or similar designation
Typically 3 years of experience with at least 3 years dealing with corporate tax and/or relevant issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of financial accounting and reporting computation of Federal taxable income and Federal tax industry specific tax rules taxation of transactions state provincial local & premium taxation concepts and procedures understanding of technology that supports all tax functions partnership
Solid technology skills with ability to analyze and improve processes
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Proficient in managing workflow and deadlines
Solid research skills Decision Authorities:
Empowered to prepare and analyze tax filings provisions and various other tax calculations and accountable for delivering accurate and timely results
Empowered to prepare and record approved journal entries
Supports requests from internal and external auditors with manager approval
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 well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
