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General Information

Location
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
29-May-2026
Job ID
18094

Description and Requirements

The Opportunity:

This role supports the regional tax function by ensuring accurate tax reporting, compliance, and advisory support across multiple jurisdictions. As part of the Finance organization, the Senior Tax Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining tax integrity, managing risks, and supporting business initiatives in line with enterprise strategy.

The position contributes to improving tax governance, enhancing reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, while partnering with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, and operations.


Key Responsibilities:

·         Prepare and review corporate income tax provisions, tax returns, and related disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements

·         Support tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, including coordination with external advisors and tax authorities

·         Analyze tax implications of business transactions and provide practical recommendations to stakeholders

·         Assist in tax audits, inquiries, and controversy matters, including documentation and communication with authorities

·         Drive process improvements in tax reporting, controls, and systems to enhance efficiency and data quality

·         Participate and support enterprise AI initiatives


Required Qualification:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline

·         3-5 years of relevant tax experience (corporate tax, tax reporting, or compliance), preferably in financial services or multinational environments

·         Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting (e.g., IAS 12 / ASC 740), and regulatory requirements

·         Experience working with cross-border tax matters and multiple jurisdictions

·         Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Workdays, Tax Reporting Cloud)

·         Familiarity with AI tools / concepts a plus, with willingness to learn and apply AI


Preferred Qualification:

·         Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CTA)

·         Experience working with Big 4 firms or large multinational companies

·         Exposure to transfer pricing, indirect tax, or tax technology solutions

·         Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multinational organization

·         Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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!