Assistant Tax Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT)

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Few companies founded in are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so it’s all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We don’t own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1, BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90, contracted farmers worldwide. We are a part of many local communities – both large and small – around the world, and in many countries we are the top employer and the company of choice for people employed at every stage of our supply chain. In , we sold billion cigarettes, made in 44 factories in 41 countries. We employ more than 50, people worldwide, with many more indirectly employed through our supply chain. British American Tobacco alone contributed approximately £30 billion to governments worldwide in excise and other taxes in . Acting responsibly We take pride in the responsible way that our businesses are run. And the recognition and awards we’ve received over the decades show it’s not just us who think we’re doing the right thing. We were the first tobacco company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in – and we’ve been included every year since. We know that in order to continue our success and grow our business we need to operate sustainably. And that will depend on us satisfying not only our shareholders, but also our many other stakeholders.

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Perform a range of tax compliance and/or advisory work to support the effective management of BAT’s tax positions, for both direct and indirect tax charges, tax reporting, transfer pricing and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

Support the Senior Tax Manager ESA to provide pro-active, high quality specialist advice, guidance, and expertise to the business, and to manage and drive ad-hoc tax projects.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Coordinate and manage tax activities of the BAT entities as assigned

Manage the accurate and timely calculation, filing and payment of relevant tax liabilities for the BAT entities. Preparation of tax computations, deferred tax reconciliations and disclosure notes in the annual financial statements. Review tax returns and schedules for submission to the revenue authorities as prepared by tax/finance analysts or advisors. Coordinate and monitor tax compliance activities for the assigned markets. Completion of BAT Group reporting templates and schedules.

Transfer pricing compliance in line with Group guidelines and applicable laws

Manage the review and update of transfer pricing documentation in line with Group guidelines and relevant local & international laws. Ensure documentation to support the arm’s length nature of affected transactions is properly and adequately maintained.

General business support

Assess tax implications of business projects, agreements, and transactions in the assigned markets. Ensure appropriate and robust processes and controls are in place to manage corporate tax governance in the assigned markets, following agreed Global standard processes and frameworks. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax numbers in the assigned markets, in line with Group reporting requirements. Ensure all tax risks and sensitivities are fully investigated and correctly reflected in the assigned market’s financial statements. Stay abreast of new tax legislation and assess business impact of the same in the assigned markets. Support the senior tax manager in driving corporate simplification initiatives and other tax & business projects.

Tax audit/litigation support

Support the assigned markets with end-to-end management of revenue authority queries, requests for information, verifications, audits, and disputes to mitigate exposures. Liaise with tax advisors on audit findings where necessary. Assist the senior tax manager in managing the dispute/appeal/litigation process

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge / Qualifications

University degree in Finance, Tax, or a related field. Minimum 4 years relevant experience in tax compliance and planning. Working knowledge of corporate tax systems, for both direct and indirect taxes. A good understanding of corporate tax accounting, including deferred tax. Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner. An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by successful experience in business partnership and decision support. Basic understanding of commercial business drivers. Excellent project and time management skills.