Western SSA Indirect Tax Leader at GE - General Electric

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