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 Poland has an exciting opportunity for a Area Head of Customs & Excise Governance in Warsaw, Poland
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
To lead and manage the customs and excise governance of the Area. This includes supervising customs and excise risks and disputes, evaluating related financial reporting, providing strategic advice across the Area, and ensuring that the framework of processes, controls and governance set by the Group Indirect Tax function is embedded in the organisation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support the Group Head of Indirect Tax to ensure alignment to the Group’s Tax Strategy & Management Guidelines, Excise Management Guidelines, and relevant policies and standards and also in the assessment of indirect tax technology requirements, including ERP capabilities, and with deployment of solutions and tools!
- Ensure that a framework of controls, processes and governance is in place and enforced such that BAT’s operations are conducted in compliance with customs and excise laws and regulations. This framework will govern customs and tax classification, licensing, supporting documentation and records, filing returns/declarations and timely payment of duties due (while improving cash flow efficiency);
- Internal review and audit of local departments on the execution of tax policies, guidelines and standards implementation;
- Support end markets with all significant / contentious / strategic customs and excise audits across the region.
- Strategic oversight and management of external advisors;
- Manage and report risks in the region, highlighting where the business requires provisions for emerging issues;
- Chair and co-ordinate bi-annual Area Indirect Tax committees;
- See opportunities and drive continuous improvement regarding customs and excise management process and systems. Challenge the status quo;
- Act as strong enforcer of ‘Do the Right Thing’ value system in all interactions with the business.
- Ensure continued professional development by keeping up to date with tax law proposals and changes, and educating team and other BAT colleagues as vital; Support in deploying training to the business;
- People development mentor across both direct and indirect reports
What are we looking for?
- Excellent leadership and team member management capabilities;
- Knowledge of / experience in effective management of third-party partners in the delivery of their services (e.g. third-party customs clearing agents/brokers, logistics partners, warehousing companies, etc. who handle BAT’s excise goods)
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with tax authorities;
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and keep to tight deadlines;
- Assertiveness and drive;
- Excellent project- and time-management skills;
- Ability to balance tax technical and commercial priorities;
- Degree-educated with professional accountancy/legal and/or tax qualifications;
- Minimum of seven years’ tax experience in the ‘big 4’ accounting firms, other equivalent multi-national organisations, or customs and excise authority;
- Excellent customs and excise technical and accounting knowledge, understanding of manufacturing and supply chain environments;
- Experience of international tax issues and cross-border transactions;
- Experience of dealing with tax authorities, managing tax audits and defending tax positions;
- A detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems.
- Experience in Operations Finance, Supply Chain, or similar roles;
- Experience in leading material authority audits;
- Financial and tax data management, analysis, interpretation and insight generation skills;
- 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
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.
