Customs & Excise Manager based in Trieste

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Italy has an exciting opportunity for aCustoms and Excise Manager in Trieste

Annual Gross Salary Pay Range: 56.300 - 70.434 € under B2-A3 Chemical-Pharmaceutical CLA level.

The Italy Customs and Excise Manager is accountable for customs and excise compliance matters and expectation to deliver all related external Indirect Tax compliance matters. This includes ensuring that a framework of controls, processes and governance is in place and implemented such that BAT's operations are conducted in compliance with indirect taxes laws and regulations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversight/monitoring of customs and excise classification, licensing, supporting documentation and records, filing of customs and excise returns/declarations and timely payment of customs and excise duties due (while increasing cash flow efficiency);
• Perform checks, reviews and audits on the execution of tax policies, guidelines and standards implementation, including (but not limited to) supervising performance metrics for technical compliance in Indirect taxes, and ensuring post-entry or declaration review of customs and excise formalities are completed and reviewed;
• Ensure delivery of all internal indirect taxes reporting requirements to aid delivery of compliance with SOx (relevant market/s), and internal and external destruction and waste reporting requirements (factory markets);
• Maintain good working relationship with local tax, customs and excise authorities;
• Support the Area Head in leading customs and excise audits in the market/s. Lead all routine tax, customs and excise authority enquiries/requests for information.
• Lead third-party partners effectively to ensure their services follow tax regulations. Examples include customs brokers, logistics partners, and warehousing companies.
• Support assessment of customs and excise technology requirements, including ERP capabilities, and deployment of solutions and tools
• Provide specialist input into considerations of indirect tax compliance and risk matters; Responsible for identifying indirect taxes law changes and assessing the impact; Provide proactive support to the Business about customs and excise. This includes supporting the development and roll out of New Categories business models and advising the business on the customs and excise risks, implications and compliance requirements of projects such as route-to-market optimization, new product introductions, etc.
• Lead and report indirect tax risk, develop and deploy training to the business to aid in delivery of indirect taxes compliance and risk management; See opportunities and drive continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and oversight and management of external advisors;
• Act as strong enforcer of ‘Do the Right Thing’; Ensure implementation of required instructions to the business from the indirect tax function (whether at global, Area or local level) to run customs and excise compliance and governance; the continued professional development by keeping up to date with tax law proposals and changes, and educating team and other BAT colleagues.

What are we looking for?

• Degree-educated with professional accountancy/legal and/or tax qualifications;
• Minimum of 5 years’ tax experience in the ‘big 4’ accounting firms, other equivalent multi-national organizations, or customs and excise authority, or relevant supply chain role;
• Experience of working with tax authorities, running tax audits and defending tax positions;
• Excellent knowledge of local customs and excise laws and regulations; customs and excise technical, accounting and compliance knowledge;
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing and supply chain environments;
• Excellent partnership abilities and capability to build and manage relationships with tax authorities;
• Ability to effectively lead third-party partners in the delivery of their services in a tax compliant fashion (e.g. third-party customs clearing agents/brokers, logistics partners, warehousing companies, etc. who handle BAT’s excise goods);
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems and the ability to balance tax technical and commercial priorities;
• Good communication skills, assertiveness and drive;
• Excellent project- and time-management skills and ability to work and keep to tight deadlines;
• General knowledge of the SAP software package;

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
• Benefits:
  • Meal Voucher/ Canteen as per location
  • Private Pension
  • Life & Health Insurance
  • Yearly bonus based on the ABS
  • Family support policy
  • Office perks
  • Flexible policy as per agreed Second Level agreement.

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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