MetLife

The opportunity

The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for working closely with Tax Managers, Directors, and business stakeholders across a global organization while supporting tax accounting, financial reporting, and tax transformation initiatives. Guided by our purpose – always with you building a more confident future – and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong accounting and financial reporting background, practical experience with income tax accounting, and the ability to independently manage tax reporting processes in a dynamic multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the review of quarterly and annual tax reporting deliverables.
• Prepare income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, and related supporting schedules.
• Analyze effective tax rate drivers and tax account fluctuations.
• Prepare and maintain tax reporting workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement tax disclosures under US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support tax accounting requirements in accordance with ASC 740 and other applicable reporting frameworks.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review tax-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and analyze tax accounting issues and support technical tax projects when required.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, and Tax teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.
• Utilize Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud (TRC) and other reporting tools to support tax reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members as needed.
• Contribute to tax transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, tax reporting, financial reporting, or a combination of these areas.
• Experience preparing or supporting: Income tax provisions - Deferred tax calculations - Tax account reconciliations - Journal entries - Financial reporting packages - Tax reporting workpapers.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to ASC 740 concepts.
• Advanced Excel, Alteryx, PeopleSoft, Oracle.
• Experience supporting quarter-end and year-end close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment and also adaptability.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with global stakeholders.
• High level of ownership and accountability. Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in a Big Four or multinational corporate environment.
• Progress toward a professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with tax accounting and income tax provision processes.
• Familiarity with ASC 740 and deferred tax accounting concepts.
• Experience with Oracle, Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud (TRC), SAP, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
• Experience working in global shared service centers or multinational organizations.
• Exposure to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.