The EMEA Direct Tax Team Overview
The EMEA Direct Tax Team is responsible for managing various tax aspects of the MetLife Finance organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly tax reporting for U.S. GAAP and Solvency II purposes, including tax provisioning, return to provision calculations, SOX documentation, and Tax Provisioning Tools.
* Assist with the preparation of tax provision and related notes and audit support for annual local financial statement filings for certain key Irish entities.
* Assist with the preparation of the Irish and UK corporation tax compliance.
* Support the Regional Tax Manager with local country tax requirements.
* Other ad hoc projects/assistance as required to support the EMEA tax team.
Requirements
* Professional qualification in accounting or tax (e.g. AITI, ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
* Degree in business, accounting, or other related discipline.
* 2+ years of corporation tax or tax accounting experience.
* Experience with financial systems and associated software packages required to complete the role (e.g. Excel, web-based tax provisioning and financial reporting tools).
* Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Good communication skills.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain a grounding in the principles and processes of tax accounting in industry. Success in this role requires a high degree of professionalism and sound judgement.
About MetLife
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies. We provide insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future.