The Canadian Commodity Tax team provides GST/HST, QST, and PST advisory, compliance, and audit support for all business units and functions within Manulife. 

As Manager, Commodity Tax, you will report to the AVP, Commodity Tax and will support the day-to-day operations of the Commodity Tax function. You will be responsible for overseeing returns preparation, supporting audits, driving special projects, and providing expert advice to our business units. The ideal candidate will collaborate for success by building relationships and proactively work with a wide range of stakeholders within Manulife.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze monthly and annual GST/HST, QST, and PST returns, including selected listed financial institutions returns for Manulife and its subsidiaries and funds.

• Proactively manage the accrual of HST recovery and development of recovery rates in accordance with Manulife’s ITC methodology and collaborate with various expense teams. 

• Develop an understanding of the products and services offered by Manulife in order to provide trusted advice on commodity tax questions from the business units.

• Review proposed products and services offerings, new vendor contracts, intercompany transactions, and other unique transactions to ensure commodity tax implications are addressed.

• Support admin system implementation and update projects as they relate to commodity tax and review testing results.

• Manage government tax audits by gathering requested information, negotiate timelines and requests, and prepare responses.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collect and provide information to support audits, provisions, and related accounting entries.

• Oversee regular system testing and data analysis related to commodity tax controls and processes. 

• Remain current on commodity tax legislative and administrative changes and highlight impacts and required changes to business processes and systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience.

• Post-secondary degree in business/accounting.

• Self-motivated and independent.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with overlapping deadlines.

• Knowledge of accounting rules related to commodity tax.

• Capable of communicating tax requirements to IT teams and managing the related system implementation and update projects.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, specifically the ability to manipulate large volumes of data using Power Pivot and Power Query.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting designation.

• CPA In-Depth GST/HST Course is an asset.

• Knowledge of the financial services and real estate industry is an asset.

• Aptitude to learn new technology, including Alteryx, Power BI, and Power Automate.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. 

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.