Excise Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Global leader in their industry, seeks your excise experience to manage all Customs and Excise licensing and compliance matters within the Packaging and Distribution department.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Tax or Customs and Excise Law.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within Logistics, Warehouse or Operations environment.
• Good knowledge of Customs & Excise and Road Traffic Act.
• Exports/International Trade knowledge and experience essential.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Customs and Excise laws and regulations, particularly Excise Tax, Customs duties and Excise accounting.
• Monitor changes in Customs and Excise law and regulations and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Maintain all Customs and Excise licenses, registrations and Bonds.
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly or annual Customs and Excise reconciliations and declarations are performed and submitted to SARS.
• Ensure all required documentation and supporting records are maintained in line with Customs and Excise regulations.
• Manage Administrative staff responsible for Excise and Packaging & Distribution.
• Manage and co-ordinate all audits and queries by Customs and Excise.
• Identify and manage all excise risks.
• Perform audits on external third parties handling company cargo for compliance assurance.
• Continuously assess and enhance internal processes, systems and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliance to legislation.
• Conduct self-audits to ensure in-house compliance.
• Work with external Tax Consultants and Advisors as needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly Packaging & Distribution overhead reports for review by the P&D Manager.
• Promote and adhere to the company procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

• Ability to manage and supervise a team.
• Strong time management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.