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Job description
The Diversity Program Manager has responsibility for engaging with the Country General Manager, HR Leader, the broader HR team and Diversity stakeholders to define the diversity business case; to formulate the strategy and oversee actions that deliver results in line with the global diversity and inclusion strategy; to understand and implement all Equal Opportunity (EO) compliance requirements that are in line with IBM global strategy and local country/region legislation. In this role the individual is responsible as the geo focal point for planning and hands-on executing on all global and local constituencies/ EO focus areas as they relate to CEWA(Central East West Africa) and NA(North Africa).
 
Key Responsibilities
·               To maintain a close relationship with the HR team on Diversity and EO related matters
·               Ensure the Diversity and EO Strategy is executed in line with Diversity and EO Function expectation
·               Provide Subject matter expert (SME) support to council executive sponsors for internal and external diversity meetings
·               Provide SME support for Diversity-related EO compliance requirements to local management team
·               Facilitate and support Business Resource Groups
·               Where applicable, manage and support the Global work-life fund dependent care programmes
·               Accountable for constituency/ focus area budget allocation /tracking/forecast and assessing return on investments
·               Accountable for Management Self-Assessment (MSA) submission and EO/business controls documentation.
·               Ensure tight Business controls execution and to comply with IBM internal control requirements
·               Provide diversity metrics as required by clients with support from CEE(Central East Europe)/MEA(Middle East Africa) Diversity Leader
·               Develop a full-year Diversity event schedule in collaboration stakeholders
·               In collaboration with the region and country teams manage branding in marketplace including events, awards, advertising, board appointments, government recognition at an Country level
·               Ensure integration of diversity into all core HR Functions: recruiting, Business and , Technical Leadership, Recruitment, Learning and other Talent programmes
 
Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 3 years experience in Client management – to build collaborative relationships with key clients to drive positive outcomes for diversity and inclusion strategy in CEWA and North Africa
• At least 3 years experience in Strong project and programme management techniques
• At least 3 years experience in Implementing HR Programs and Policies and Strategies
• At least 3 years experience in analysing financial reports related to diversity spending and analyse employee data as applicable to prioritised Diversity areas
• At least 3 years experience in EO compliance legislation in CEWA and NA is essential. Demonstrated ability and experience to plan and execute Diversity-related initiatives to mitigate compliance risk
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• At least 4 years experience in Client management – to build collaborative relationships with key clients to drive positive outcomes for diversity and inclusion strategy in CEWA and North Africa
• At least 4 years experience in Strong project and programme management techniques
• At least 4 years experience in Implementing HR Programs and Policies and Strategies
• At least 4 years experience in analysing financial reports related to diversity spending and analyse employee data as applicable to prioritised Diversity areas
• At least 4 years experience in EO compliance legislation in CEWA and NA is essential. Demonstrated ability and experience to plan and execute Diversity-related initiatives to mitigate compliance risk

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Job description

• As Tax leader for Nigeria/Ghana and Sierra Leone you will be responsible for all tax aspects of IBM’s operations in those countries. This includes the regulatory requirements as well as supporting our business activities (including sales and distribution, services delivery and international shared services centers).
• You will own all the Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and VAT / GST compliance matters, including having responsibility for the relationships with external service providers and controlling the engagement to manage the submission of tax returns and making of tax payments. You will coordinate tax audits and the relationship with the tax authorities. You will liaise closely with finance and accounting staff both locally and in IBM Centers of Excellence. Furthermore, you will pro-actively identify weaknesses in current processes and identify solutions, to ensure that tax processes are in place and deliver the correct output.
• The management of our various business units will seek your expert advice on tax questions in both a domestic and a cross border context. In the area of tax planning you will be part of the IBM Global tax team, supporting major international M&A transactions and other strategic initiatives.
• Ideally you have proved your leadership as a leader in one of the “Big 4” or as in-house tax manager in a MNC (ideally 4-7 years experience). Having a commercial outlook, strong business acumen and an awareness of risk would be to your advantage. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure will nicely round off your profile.
• We offer exciting career options, interesting and diverse professional challenges, the opportunity to be part of a highly talented global team and of course a competitive compensation package.
• If you would like to see your future in a dynamic, international environment, then we look forward to receiving your complete application.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 7 years experience in Corporate Income Taxes. Prepare and review tax returns and tax payments
• At least 7 years experience in Provide guidance to IBM’s Accounting-function on tax adjustments (permanent/timing), review tax calculations and tax account reconciliations.
• At least 7 years experience in Prepare tax-reports where applicable.
• • Prepare and update the region’s transfer pricing documentation in cooperation with the Tax Centers of Excellence.
• At least 7 years experience in Liaise with tax authorities to ensure adequate documentation for tax audits is prepared and stored and manage audits with the assistance of external service providers.
• At least 7 years experience in Be responsible for the withholding tax process supported by IBM’s in country Accounting-function, e.g. dealing with technical enquiries to ensure correct rates are applied to domestic and cross border
• At least 7 years experience in VAT / GST: Review VAT returns and VAT payments. Ensure adequate documentation for tax audits is prepared and stored. Liaise with Regional VAT team on international projects
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Accounting/Finance
• At least 10 years experience in Corporate Income Taxes. Prepare and review tax returns and tax payments
• At least 10 years experience in Provide guidance to IBM’s Accounting-function on tax adjustments (permanent/timing), review tax calculations and tax account reconciliations.
• At least 10 years experience in Prepare tax-reports where applicable.
• Prepare and update the region’s transfer pricing documentation in cooperation with the Tax Centers of Excellence.
• At least 10 years experience in Liaise with tax authorities to ensure adequate documentation for tax audits is prepared and stored and manage audits with the assistance of external service providers.
• At least 10 years experience in Be responsible for the withholding tax process supported by IBM’s in country Accounting-function, e.g. dealing with technical enquiries to ensure correct rates are applied to domestic and cross border
• At least 10 years experience in VAT / GST: Review VAT returns and VAT payments. Ensure adequate documentation for tax audits is prepared and stored. Liaise with Regional VAT team on international projects