Tax Analyst

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group providing forward-thinking solutions to help people with their big financial decisions. We operate as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

* Preparation, management and review of provisions and financial disclosures for all domestic and Bermuda Life Insurance Companies, (IFRS, GAAP, NAIC, Bermuda Stat) * Assist with provisions and financial disclosures for non-life companies where needed. * Assist with annual true-ups and cash settlements * Assist with valuation allowance analysis /attribute utilization analysis and tax planning initiatives where applicable. * Assist with transaction analysis and supporting documentation; (ex: Reinsurance Transactions; de-consolidations, etc.) * Assist with annual audits where needed (ex: external, internal, taxing authorities, etc.) * Assist with identification, documentation and execution of key controls over provisioning and compliance processes (SOX & MAR.) **Compliance:** * Assist with preparation and / or review of federal or state income tax compliance. **Automation:** * Assist with transformation and automation of provisions and Forecasting via OneSource Tax Provision Software. * Assist with Global Tax initiatives, where needed

* 0-3 years of accounting, tax or audit (public or private) or other business experience * BS in Accounting required. * Masters in Accounting or Tax a plus. * Insurance Acounting or Tax a plus * Financial Services Accounting or Tax experience a plus * Investment accounting or tax experience a plus * Tax technology experience a plus * External Reporting, federal and state tax income tax experience a plus * CPA or similar designation a plus * Ability to organize time & manage deadlines effectively * Ability to communicate effectively * Expected to collaborate and work as part of a larger team; promote and build a team environment; help to manage resources effectively; be proactive in learning and applying tax and accounting expertise within group & monitor relevant processes for continued improvement and potential risks throughout the year. * Team player and positive attitude a must.