Adria Senior Indirect Tax Manager

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!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take responsibility for indirect tax compliance across VAT, customs, and excise, making sure all external compliance obligations are met.
• Set up and maintain clear processes, controls, and policies to ensure BAT’s operations are conducted in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee tax filings and payments, classification, licensing for VAT, customs, excise, ensuring they are accurate, on time, and managed efficiently.
• Keep track of compliance performance, including reviewing how policies are applied and checking filings after submission.
• Ensure delivery of all internal indirect tax reporting requirements in compliance with SOx requirements (relevant market/s) and operational needs (such as internal/external destruction and waste reporting requirements in factory).
• Support Area Head of Customs & Excise Governance in managing excise and customs audits in the market/s work with tax authorities, respond to queries from authorities and help manage audits that cover multiple indirect tax areas, and coordinating closely with the Corporate Tax team.
• Work with external providers (such as brokers and logistics partners) to ensure operations stay compliant.
• Provide guidance and proactive support on indirect tax matters and risks, including changes in legislation and business initiatives (such as roll-out of New Categories and assessing compliance requirements of projects in terms of route-to-market optimisation, new product introductions, etc.), as well as develop and deploy trainings in indirect taxation area, as needed.  
• Manage and report the indirect tax risks, highlighting where the business requires provisions for emerging issues, and ensure implementation of mandatory group governance requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in ways of working, share knowledge within the team, and support a responsible and ethical work environment.

What are we looking for

• A relevant degree, along with a professional qualification in tax, accounting, economics or law.
• At least 7 years of similar experience in excise and customs within ‘big 4’ accounting firms, other equivalent multi-national organisations, or customs and excise authority, or relevant supply chain role.
• Ability to work well with different teams and build effective working relationships.
• Experience managing external partners and ensuring they meet compliance expectations.
• Practical experience with tax audits and handling discussions with authorities.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, customs, and excise rules and how they apply in practice.
• Familiarity with financial systems, including SAP or similar tools.
• Understanding of supply chain or manufacturing environments.
• Solid analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and work with data.
• Experience working in an international setting, including cross‑border tax matters and dealing with external stakeholders.

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.