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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

IBM Nigeria Vacancy : Tax Leader

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), an American multinational technology and consulting corporation currently recruits for the position of a Tax Leader. We have our headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

 

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is the world's largest consulting services organization. IBM GBS provides clients with business transformation and industry expertise, and the ability to translate that expertise into integrated, responsive, innovative business solutions and services that deliver bottom-line business value. IBM GBS provides leading transformation consulting across a range of industries as well as in the following key business function areas: Strategy and Change; Applied Technologies; Application Services; Financial Management; Human Capital Management; Customer Relationship Management; Marketing; Sales & Services; Supply Chain & Procurement, and Business Analytics and Optimization.

 

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.

 

Job Title: Tax Leader

Job ID:
S_D-0602568

Location: Any City, Nigeria

 

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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

Application Closing Date

20th December, 2013

 

Method Of Application

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