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Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
The EMEA Direct Tax Team are responsible for managing US GAAP tax reporting, tax provisioning for local financial statements, tax support for Solvency II reporting and annual tax compliance for the UK and Ireland. The team also provides support on local tax audits and support on other ad hoc projects as required. The tax function rolls up into the MetLife Finance organisation.
The Opportunity
The Tax Consultant is responsible for the preparation of various tax reporting and tax compliance obligations for the EMEA region as well as supporting the wider EMEA Tax Team on an ad hoc basis. 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. You'll collaborate closely with the US and EMEA Tax Teams and EMEA Finance teams in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
* Assist with the preparation of the monthly and quarterly tax reporting for U.S. GAAP and Solvency II purposes, including tax provisioning, return to provision calculations, risks and controls 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 the local country tax requirements;
* Supporting EMEA Tax team with monthly/quarterly projection reviews
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant team members and internal stakeholders.
* Other ad hoc projects/assistance as required to support the EMEA tax team;
What You Need To Succeed (Required Qualifications)
* Professional qualification in accounting or tax (AITI/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified/part qualified);
* Degree in business, accounting or other related discipline;
* 2+ years corporation tax or tax accounting experience;
* Experience with financial systems and associated software packages required to complete the role, e.g. excel and other web-based tax provisioning and financial reporting tools;
* Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail;
* Good communication skills are important.
Benefits We Offer
Our Ireland benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We are committed to employee care by delivering comprehensive inclusive offerings and cultivating an environment that drives professional growth, purposeful work, and a supportive culture. Our benefits package includes hybrid work, career development and professional qualification support, full private health insurance for employees and their immediate family members, income protection, defined contribution pension benefits and much more
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us