Western SSA Indirect Tax Leader at GE Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Western SSA Indirect Tax Leader

Job Number: 2022621
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Corporate
Business Segment: Corporate Finance & Operating Components

Role Summary/Purpose

• Member of GE's wider SSA VAT Team
• Responsible for the Indirect Tax affairs of GE in the Western Africa region
• Lead, manage and develop the regional team.
• Manage budget for the region.
• Monitor legislative changes and provide technical support
• Tax authority primary contact.
• Identify and implement areas for optimization and simplification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for the Indirect Tax affairs of GE in the Western SSA region – including reviews, compliance assessment and M&A support.
• Lead, manage and develop the regional team.
• Develop and apply a risk-based approach to compliance management.
• Manage budget for the region.
• Leading the team towards the achievement of its objectives
• Support all GE businesses/Global Ops in the region.
• Technical advice and compliance support.
• Monitor legislative developments and where policy actions are required co-ordinate closely with Global Indirect Tax Technical & Policy team.
• Tax authority/audit primary and Tax advisors/agents primary contact.
• Identify and implement areas for optimisation and process simplification.
• Oversee the correction of any current process breakdowns identified.
• Support any Global Ops transitions.
• Monitor, and provide active input into and help implement GE MAP and ES developments
• Review and provide support to the VRT, TKB and other VAT tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Finance related Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 7 years of tax experience in major accounting firm, law firm, multinational company or taxing authority.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• Self starter. Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Experience managing projects.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Prior leadership experience

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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