Customs & Excise Manager - East Africa

About the role

Serengeti Breweries Limited, the Tanzanian subsidiary of East African Breweries PLC, manufactures and distributes beer, spirits and ready-to-drink products across Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Moshi. The Customs & Excise Manager leads the company's customs, excise and international trade agenda, acting as the main interface with revenue authorities and regulatory bodies. The role works closely with Finance, Supply, Procurement, Legal and Commercial teams to manage customs and excise risks and optimise duty costs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist support on customs issues, including product classification disputes (customs and excise), Customs Valuation and Inter-Company Selling Price (ICSP) reviews
• Manage customs and excise queries from authorities on imported products and raw materials
• Handle the customs and excise aspects of international trade projects
• Support process improvement and recommend changes to processes, systems, policies and procedures
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and recommend actions

Required profile

• At least 5 years of customs and excise experience
• Experience in a global trade or tax advisory function in a consulting firm or multinational beverage/tobacco manufacturer
• Experience working across diverse cultures

Required skills

• Sophisticated customs and excise knowledge
• Data analytics skills (Power Query/BI), ideally with SAP or equivalent systems experience
• Project management and implementation skills