Job description
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ge.com
Relocation Expenses
Yes
Essential Responsibilities
Core member of both the GE Global Tax team and the GE SSA Finance council. The leader will be responsible for managing all aspects of GE’s tax profile including both direct and indirect tax operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Partner with US counterparts and local and business tax teams to optimize worldwide tax results from GE’s operations in SSA, including M&A, internal and external funding/capitalization, advising on day-to-day tax issues that arise in the businesses, and interacting with local tax authorities on matters particular to GE as well as on broader issues of tax policy. In this role you will translate concepts, develop strategy, implement change, create programs responsive to external environment, and participate in cross-functional business and cultural development
Essential responsibilities/functions:
•Direct the tax strategy, planning and operating responsibility for a business / P&L or a functional taxes group, IT / Tax systems, and State and Local Taxes, Federal Taxes
•Provide tax leadership
•Minimize the business’ tax burden, while complying fully with the laws of all relevant jurisdictions, and help drive growth
•Lead team of tax professionals responsible for all aspects of taxation (reporting, compliance, controllership, planning) for assigned area of responsibility
•Provide guidance to deal teams on structuring and negotiating asset acquisitions and dispositions, including documentation of transactions and managing outside tax advisors
•Ensure flawless execution, controllership, and risk management of all transactions and structures for assigned area of responsibility
•Partner closely with business leaders to ensure that they understand and implement the requirements for achieving the business’ tax objectives, and drive business growth and success
•Partner with the Corporate Tax Center of Excellence (COE); leverage technical resources at the COE and provide support to the COE on COE-driven projects and initiatives for division
Qualifications/Requirements
•JD (law degree) or CPA and outstanding academic credentials;
•At least 12 additional years of tax experience that includes private law practice, national tax or M&A practice. Prior tax planning experience (8+ years for JD; 10+ years for CPA with no graduate tax degree)
•Proven knowledge and expertise in corporate tax, including knowledge of US and international tax planning and tax compliance issues;
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
•Initiative, critical thinking skills and enthusiasm.
•Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations
•Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others
Desired Characteristics
•Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance is preferred
•Previous nationally-recognized law firm or Big 4 experience;
•CPA and/or accounting familiarity;
•Prior experience in international tax matters, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, subpart F and international M&A;
•Prior experience in managing the tax affairs of a complex, multinational company;
•Prior government tax authority experience;
•Prior experience in working with partnerships and limited liability companies.
•Experience working in a matrixed environment
•Prior experience managing tax teams
•Six Sigma training is preferred
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
•Familiarity with tax accounting issues pertinent to corporate transactions, particularly FAS 109 and FIN 48
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