Customs & Excise Manager at Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)
Customs & Excise Manager at Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)
Position: Customs & Excise Manager
About East African Breweries PLC & Serengeti Breweries Limited
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is the leading branded alcoholic beverage company in East Africa, listed across three regional stock exchanges with an annual turnover exceeding $1 Billion. In Tanzania, EABL operates through its subsidiary, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL), operating three main production plants in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Moshi. SBL manufactures and distributes iconic beer, spirit, and ready-to-drink brands across the region.
Position Overview
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Job Title: Customs & Excise Manager (East Africa)
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Organization: East African Breweries PLC (EABL) / Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)
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Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Department: Finance / Tax & Global Trade
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Strategic Trade & Tax Agenda: Lead the company’s customs, excise, and international trade agenda to ensure full regulatory compliance, manage risks, and optimize duty costs.
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Revenue Authority Interface: Act as the primary contact with tax/customs authorities and regulatory bodies, managing queries and disputes regarding imported products, raw materials, valuation, and Inter-Company Selling Price (ICSP) reviews.
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Trade Project & Risk Management: Lead customs and excise aspects of international trade projects to mitigate business exposure and maximize shareholder value.
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Process & Systems Optimization: Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements in customs workflows, policies, systems, and procedures across manufacturing sites.
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Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on regional customs and excise regulatory changes and best practices, proactively identifying business risks and value opportunities.
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Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate with internal leaders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial teams, as well as external clearing agents and logistics providers.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications & Education:
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Taxation, Law, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in customs and excise management.
Key Competencies & Technical Skills:
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Industry/Consulting Experience: Background in Global Trade or Tax advisory within a consulting firm or a multinational beverage, tobacco, or manufacturing enterprise.
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Data Analytics & ERP Systems: Strong data analytics capabilities (Power Query, Power BI, etc.) and hands-on experience with enterprise systems (SAP ERP preferred).
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Domain Capabilities: Advanced knowledge of customs and excise regulations, international trade procedures, product classification, and customs valuation.
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Soft Skills & Leadership: Strong project management, cross-cultural teamwork, ethics mindset, and effective multi-stakeholder communication skills.
Rewards, Benefits & Flexible Working
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Flexible Working: EABL/SBL supports flexible working options tailored to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
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Benefits: Offers a comprehensive, competitively benchmarked compensation and rewards package.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should apply online before the closing date.
Application Steps:
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Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing relevant customs, excise, and international trade experience.
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Gather scanned copies of academic degree certificates and professional credentials.
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Submit your application online through the official EABL / SBL career portal referencing Job ID: 151412 by Friday, November 20, 2026.
