Customs & Excise Manager at Serengeti Breweries Tanzania

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy and reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits).

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Serengeti Lite, Guinness, Pilsner and SIB. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international world-class spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.

About the Function:

Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We’re part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.

Whether we’re utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future — no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we’ll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and outline a Customs & Excise Strategy for the business.
• Responding to queries from the tax authority.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and informing the business on their potential impact.
• The management and review of all Customs & Excise declarations with a view to ensure the business is legally compliant with regulations.
• Seeking of advance rulings from the tax authority on any tax matters that may be vague or ambiguous.
• Building effective and collaborative relationships and networks, both internal and external.
• Engaging the tax authority on tax procedure challenges faced by the business.
• Support with the development, design, and implementation of internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to the tax analyst and tax accountant.
• Participate in weekly and monthly supplier review meetings.
• Providing technical support and advice to stakeholders within the business.

Experience / skills required:

The ideal person for this role is an individual who has:

• Team Management experience.
• A good understanding of the Import/Export requirements across Africa.
• Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment
• Basic knowledge of the logistics/transport industry.
• Great attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of producing clear and detailed reports.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and administration skill.
• The ability to lead change in processes or procedures.

Educations & Experience

An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Qualification in Tax management

Desirable:

• Considerable relevant industry Customs & Excise Experience.
• Experience working with Customs data and knowledge of Customs legislation.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

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