Fiscal Affairs Manager at British American Tobacco

Seniority Level: Middle Management
Function: Legal and External Affairs
Geographical Scope: Anglophone countries across West Africa Area, main focus - Nigeria and Ghana

Role Positioning And Objectives

• Develop and implement Excise and Anti Illicit trade engagement campaigns according to the Excise and Anti Illicit Trade strategy.
• Monitor national and international developments which influences national excise and illicit trade policies, and support creation of positions and advocacy material aligned with Regional / Global policies and priorities.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Managing the Anti Illicit Trade campaign in SA and in close collaboration and alignment with the Area Fiscal Affairs Manager 
• Monitoring of excise, international trade and governmental revenue developments in the countries in scope
• Actively monitors the external environment for excise, tax and trade developments and keeps the business informed
• Support developing excise and anti-illicit trade strategy for the specific markets
• Implementing engagement campaigns according to the strategy, including on tax structures and systems,
• Engaging with 3rd parties, Governmental bodies, associated economic organizations, and other stakeholders according to the key stakeholder map
• Provides effective and timely support with the development of supporting advocacy, positions, communications materials, and reporting mechanisms.

Essential Experience, Skills And Knowledge

• The job holder should have a relevant four-year Degree and minimum 5 - 7 years experience in a consultancy or in-house function in the areas of either legal, political, tax and trade or government affairs.
• Good understanding of excise systems and impacts on varying portfolio constructs
• Good knowledge of pricing and excise drivers, like elasticity and affordability
• Good understanding of supply chain processes
• Understanding of Macro and Socio demographic developments
• Working knowledge of fiscal affairs and trade blocs
• Understanding of risk and risk management processes
• Experience in a global Consultancy, FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Indirect taxation, International Trade, Pricing
• Commercial perspective is key, and therefore the incumbent should ideally have various excise systems and their interaction with pricing and a brand portfolio
• The incumbent must also be able to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Analytical skills, Ability to make complex subjects simple
• Ability to build and sustain networks cross-functionally
• Presentation skills
• Ability to write lucid and concise summaries.

Salary Range
Competitive Salary + excellent benefits.