Summary: Customs & Excise Manager at Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)

Job Details

  • Company: East African Breweries PLC (EABL) / Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)
  • Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description

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

Job Title

Customs & Excise Manager (East Africa)

Organization

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) / Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL)

Location

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Department

Finance / Tax & Global Trade

Key Roles and Responsibilities

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.

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.

Trade Project & Risk Management

Lead customs and excise aspects of international trade projects to mitigate business exposure and maximize shareholder value.

Process & Systems Optimization

Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements in customs workflows, policies, systems, and procedures across manufacturing sites.

Regulatory Monitoring

Stay updated on regional customs and excise regulatory changes and best practices, proactively identifying business risks and value opportunities.

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Taxation, Law, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in customs and excise management.

Key Competencies & Technical Skills

Industry/Consulting Experience

Background in Global Trade or Tax advisory within a consulting firm or a multinational beverage, tobacco, or manufacturing enterprise.

Data Analytics & ERP Systems

Strong data analytics capabilities (Power Query, Power BI, etc.) and hands-on experience with enterprise systems (

SAP ERP

preferred).

Domain Capabilities

Advanced knowledge of customs and excise regulations, international trade procedures, product classification, and customs valuation.

Soft Skills & Leadership

Strong project management, cross-cultural teamwork, ethics mindset, and effective multi-stakeholder communication skills.

Rewards, Benefits & Flexible Working

Flexible Working

EABL/SBL supports flexible working options tailored to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

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

Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing relevant customs, excise, and international trade experience.

Gather scanned copies of academic degree certificates and professional credentials.

Submit your application online through the official EABL / SBL career portal referencing

Job ID: 151412

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Friday, November 20, 2026

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