January 19th, 2024 at 11:51 am
New Job Opportunity at Guinness Ghana
ROLE: Customs, Excise & Trade Compliance Junior Manager
Diageo is the world’s top premium beverage corporation, with an impressive portfolio of brands like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness. Our purpose, “Celebrating life, every day, everywhere,” has a huge impact on our firm, our people, our diversity, our brands, how we operate, and how we create shared value.
About the role
This function is primarily responsible for driving trade compliance excellence by adhering to applicable global trade legislation, notably in African countries, as well as assuring compliance with Diageo’s policies and standards. The post will assist the African Trade Compliance Head by overseeing customs and excise issues in collaboration with in-market teams.
The role will also assist the Global Trade Compliance team with cross-regional projects and activities aimed at simplifying, automating, and standardizing ways of working, as well as providing support to the larger Group Tax to ensure compliance across the organization.
Accountabilities
- Be responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising local processes following global standards established by the Global Tax team.
- Assist the Regional Head of Trade Compliance in analyzing and interpreting government regulations, as well as taking action to identify potential needs for change.
- Advise on trade compliance issues emerging from pre- or post-clearance, customs classification, free trade agreements, and other Diageo functions; collaborate with external advisers when the interpretation or best solution is unclear.
- Bring up important issues raised during pre- and post-entry audits and recommend necessary remedial steps; collaborate with the Global Tax Compliance team on long-term corrective actions for specific issues.
- Support the Regional Head Trade Compliance team in identifying and delivering local projects for cost reduction and/or cost avoidance.
- Coordinate the region’s risk management process per Diageo’s Global Risk Management Standards, with help from the Global Trade Compliance team;
- Support the Regional Head during formal customs audits conducted in markets requiring regional or worldwide support; be prepared to engage closely with Customs Authorities where necessary;
- Assist in the implementation of new programs such as AEO or associated compliance programs in African countries;
- Assist with regional CARM and GAR audits, as well as digitalization and transformation projects. Identify opportunities for automation and technology to improve regional trade compliance.
- Support the Regional Trade Compliance team in delivering trade compliance training to various departments across African markets, fostering a culture of trade compliance among employees.
What will you bring?
- Global Trade Governance Experience
- Managed risk, including customs and excise audits. Requirements for this position include 5-7 years of expertise in Global Trade/Supply in a multinational organization, experience offering technical assistance domestically and internationally, and strong project management and execution abilities.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills across cultures.
Benefits of Working Here
- Unique Family Leave opportunity.
- We collaborate globally and offer access to a world-class brand portfolio.
- Employee communities conduct a wide range of themed events and after-work activities.
- Product Allowance to Purchase Company Products from the Staff Shop
- We earned the Fittest Workplace Award, and we have a gym.
- We do have a rooftop bar, as the urban legend claims.
Inclusion and Diversity
Celebrating our open and diverse culture is key to Diageo’s mission of “celebrating life every day, everywhere.”. This mission is inherently inclusive since it values everyone, regardless of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity!
We understand that for our business to succeed and Diageo to achieve its goals, we must have diverse individuals with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and competencies in each of the 180 countries in which we operate, as well as reflect our broad consumer base. We see diversity as one of the main enablers that allows our company to flourish, and our values, purpose, and standards provide the conditions for us to value the unique contributions that each person brings!
How to Apply for this Job Opportunity at Guinness Ghana
Closing Date: January 31, 2024
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