Customs, Excise & Trade Compliance Junior Manager at Diageo

Accountabilities

• Be responsible to develop, implement and supervise local processes following global standards set by the Global Tax team.
• Support the Regional Head of Trade Compliance in analysing and interpreting government regulations, taking actions in highlighting potential needs to process change.
• Advise on trade compliance matters arising from pre or post-clearance, customs classification, free trade agreements and other functions within Diageo; work with external advisors where the interpretation or best resolution is unclear.
• Bring up critical issues arising from pre and post-entry audits and propose corrective actions required; work together with Global Tax Compliance team on long term corrective actions to detailed issues.
• Support Regional Head Trade Compliance team in identifying and delivering local projects about cost reduction and / or cost avoidance;
• Coordinate risk management process for the region, aligned with Diageo’s Global Risk Management Standards and supported by the Global Trade Compliance team;
• Support the Regional Head during official customs audits carried out in the markets which require regional / global support; be prepared to collaborate closely with Customs Authorities where vital;
• Assist with the implementation of new programs such as AEO or related compliance programs in African countries;
• Support with CARM controls and GAR audits for the region;
• Support with digitization and transformation projects, seeing opportunities for automation and applying technology to regional trade compliance matters where possible.
• Support Regional Trade Compliance team in delivering training on trade compliance matters to various departments across African markets, promoting a culture of trade compliance within the employees.

What You'll Bring

• Global Trade governance experience
• Handling risk and looking after enquiries and audits from customs and excise authorities
• 5-7 years of experience within a Global Trade/Supply function in a global multinational company is an advantage
• Experience of providing domestic and cross border technical advice
• Effective project management and implementation skills
• Good team working and interpersonal skills across diverse cultures

Benefits Of Working Here

• Unique Family Leave opportunity
• We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world
• You will deal with world class brand portfolio
• Wide variety of thematic events, afterwork activities organized by employee communities
• Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop
• We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym
• Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar