Customs & Excise Manager – East Africa
Company: Serengeti Breweries Limited (Subsidiary of East African Breweries PLC / Diageo)
Job Requisition ID: JR1123382
Employment Type: Full Time (Regular)
Primary Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Additional Locations: Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, Dodoma
Posted: Today | Deadline: November 20, 2026 (9 days left)
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About East African Breweries PLC (EABL)
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is the leading branded alcohol beverage business in East Africa, operating in six markets with an annual turnover exceeding $1 billion. In Tanzania, EABL operates through Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL), manufacturing and distributing premium beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink products across three main production sites in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Moshi.
Role Purpose
As the Customs & Excise Manager, you will lead the company’s customs, excise, and international trade strategy across East Africa. You will ensure full regulatory compliance, manage revenue authority relationships, optimize duty and tax costs, and safeguard the business against regulatory risks while supporting sustainable operational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Customs & Excise Management: Provide specialist support on customs classification disputes (customs and excise), Customs Valuation, and Inter-Company Selling Price (ICSP) reviews.
- Authority Interface: Manage queries and build strong collaborative relationships with customs and excise revenue authorities regarding imported raw materials and finished products.
- Trade Optimization: Lead international trade initiatives to optimize duty costs, maximize shareholder value, and minimize business exposure.
- Process Improvement: Identify supply chain inefficiencies, recommend policy updates, and implement process enhancements within the customs domain.
- Risk & Regulatory Monitoring: Track evolving regional customs regulations, standard methodologies, and compliance trends to address risks and capture trade opportunities proactively.
Key Stakeholder Interactions
Internal Partners
- Finance & Supply Chain Directors
- Tax & Customs Authorities
- Procurement & Site Leadership (Dar, Mwanza, Moshi)
- Regulatory License & Permit Bodies
- Legal, Corporate Relations, & Commercial Teams
- Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents
- Regional Tax & Global Trade Teams
- Logistics Providers & Industry Trade Bodies
External Partners
- Finance & Supply Chain Directors
- Tax & Customs Authorities
- Procurement & Site Leadership (Dar, Mwanza, Moshi)
- Regulatory License & Permit Bodies
- Legal, Corporate Relations, & Commercial Teams
- Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents
- Regional Tax & Global Trade Teams
- Logistics Providers & Industry Trade Bodies
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in customs and excise management.
- Background: Proven experience within a Global Trade or Tax advisory role at a consulting firm or multinational FMCG (beverage/tobacco preferred).
- Technical Skills: Data analytics capability (Power Query, Power BI) paired with enterprise systems experience (SAP or equivalent).
- Core Competencies: Advanced customs & excise knowledge, international trade acumen, end-to-end project management, and a strong ethics/compliance focus.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: We prioritize work-life balance. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so you feel supported from day one.
- Rewards & Benefits: A competitive, benchmarked rewards package recognizing individual and team achievements.
- Inclusive Culture: EABL is committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace where every background and perspective is valued.
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