Customs & Excise Manager – East Africa

Customs & Excise Manager – East Africa

About East African Breweries PLC (EABL)

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Customs & Excise Management: Provide specialist support on customs classification disputes (customs and excise), Customs Valuation, and Inter-Company Selling Price (ICSP) reviews.
• Authority Interface: Manage queries and build strong collaborative relationships with customs and excise revenue authorities regarding imported raw materials and finished products.
• Trade Optimization: Lead international trade initiatives to optimize duty costs, maximize shareholder value, and minimize business exposure.
• Process Improvement: Identify supply chain inefficiencies, recommend policy updates, and implement process enhancements within the customs domain.
• Risk & Regulatory Monitoring: Track evolving regional customs regulations, standard methodologies, and compliance trends to address risks and capture trade opportunities proactively.

Key Stakeholder Interactions

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in customs and excise management.
• Background: Proven experience within a Global Trade or Tax advisory role at a consulting firm or multinational FMCG (beverage/tobacco preferred).
• Technical Skills: Data analytics capability (Power Query, Power BI) paired with enterprise systems experience (SAP or equivalent).
• Core Competencies: Advanced customs & excise knowledge, international trade acumen, end-to-end project management, and a strong ethics/compliance focus.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: We prioritize work-life balance. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so you feel supported from day one.
• Rewards & Benefits: A competitive, benchmarked rewards package recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Inclusive Culture: EABL is committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace where every background and perspective is valued.