GE is a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From everyday light bulbs to fuel cell technology, to cleaner, more efficient jet engines, GE has continually shaped our world with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years.
GE Nigeria is looking to recruit an experienced and well qualified Immigration Specialist. Job Number: 1058011
Working as an Immigration Specialist in the international assignment management operation of GE, you will have the chance to prove your passion for change, creativity and teamwork.
Global Mobility Services (GMS) offers you personal and professional growth by providing you with challenging opportunities supporting GE globally.
Essential Responsibilities
You will help the GMS immigration team continue to be successful by contributing your talents to monitor and assist immigration processes; achieve operational objectives; maintain immigration controls; assist customers and ensure controllership and compliance with legal and business requirements.
Ensure compliance with local immigration laws and internal policies
Oversee and assist in managing cross-border moves into region of responsibility and ensure moves are made compliantly and in an efficient fashion
Collect, collate and analyze data to support the immigration compliance program in a timely and efficient manner
Liaise with appropriate stakeholders Regional Leader, Corporate Tax, and various businesses
Recognize immediate compliance concerns for escalation to Global Leader
Maintain compliance requirements for operational procedural manuals
Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experiences.
3+ years of experience in an immigration compliance role
Understanding of international relations, prevailing international landscape and impact upon business.
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Ability to stand up to business pressures and enforce compliance
Ability to know when to escalate issues
Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
Quick to learn and adapt
Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Familiarity with issues of compliance for international regulations
Excellent attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
Fluency in spoken and written English
Desired Characteristics
Self-Motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.