DEADLINE: 11/10/2024
Customs and Excise Manager
Full-time
The Customs and Excise Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that a company complies with customs and excise regulations, facilitating smooth import and export processes, and minimizing financial risk related to tariffs, duties, and taxes.
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 to ensure the business is legally compliant with all Customs & Excise regulations.
• Seeking advance rulings from the tax authority on any tax matters that may be vague or ambiguous.
• Carry out process reviews and tax reconciliations related to Customs & Excise.
• 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 tax 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 on valuation, classification and all customs-related topics.
Experience Required
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, International Trade or a related field.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in indirect tax, customs, import/export with a focus on regulatory compliance and excise procedures.
• Knowledge of customs tariff classifications, excise duties, valuation, trade agreements, and relevant legal procedures.
• Understanding import/export regulations, and overseeing duty compliance.
• Experience with a Big Four consulting firm and/or in the FMCG sector is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing risks, duty implications, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to coordinate with customs authorities, trade officials, and internal teams.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and compliance activities.
• Problem-solving skills to manage customs delays, resolve compliance issues, and handle unexpected regulatory challenges.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree