Job Description :

　　Job Title: Customs, Excise&Trade Compliance Junior Manager

　　Contract term: Permanent

　　Location: Budapest, Ghana

　　About us

　　Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose –Celebrating life, every day, everywhere–has a significant role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.

　　About the role

　　This role is primarily responsible for driving trade compliance excellence in adherence to applicable regulations pertaining to global trade particularly in African countries as well as ensuring compliance with Diageo’s Policies and Standards. The role will support the African Trade Compliance Head in over sighting customs and excise issues in coordination with the in-market teams.

　　The role will also support the Global Trade Compliance team on cross-regional projects and initiatives focused on simplification, automation and standardization of ways of working, including support to the broader Group Tax to ensure compliance across the business.

　　Accountabilities

　　Be responsible to develop, implement and supervise local processes following global standards set by the Global Tax team.

　　Support the Regional Head of Trade Compliance in analysing and interpreting government regulations, taking actions in highlighting potential needs to process change.

　　Advise on trade compliance matters arising from pre or post-clearance, customs classification, free trade agreements and other functions within Diageo; work with external advisors where the interpretation or best resolution is unclear.

　　Bring up critical issues arising from pre and post-entry audits and propose corrective actions required; work together with Global Tax Compliance team on long term corrective actions to detailed issues.

　　Support Regional Head Trade Compliance team in identifying and delivering local projects about cost reduction and / or cost avoidance;

　　Coordinate risk management process for the region, aligned with Diageo’s Global Risk Management Standards and supported by the Global Trade Compliance team;

　　Support the Regional Head during official customs audits carried out in the markets which require regional / global support; be prepared to collaborate closely with Customs Authorities where vital;

　　Assist with the implementation of new programs such as AEO or related compliance programs in African countries;

　　Support with CARM controls and GAR audits for the region;

　　Support with digitization and transformation projects, seeing opportunities for automation and applying technology to regional trade compliance matters where possible.

　　Support Regional Trade Compliance team in delivering training on trade compliance matters to various departments across African markets, promoting a culture of trade compliance within the employees.

　　What you'll bring

　　Global Trade governance experience

　　Handling risk and looking after enquiries and audits from customs and excise authorities

　　5-7 years of experience within a Global Trade/Supply function in a global multinational company is an advantage

　　Experience of providing domestic and cross border technical advice

　　Effective project management and implementation skills

　　Good team working and interpersonal skills across diverse cultures

　　Benefits of working here

　　​Unique Family Leave opportunity

　　We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world

　　You will deal with world class brand portfolio

　　Wide variety of thematic events, afterwork activities organized by employee communities

　　Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop

　　We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym

　　Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar

　　Inclusion & Diversity

　　Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity!

　　We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings!

　　Worker Type :

　　Regular

　　Primary Location:

　　Budapest

　　Additional Locations :

　　Achimota Brewery

　　Job Posting Start Date :

　　2023-11-20

　　With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

　　Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

　　With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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