Head Of Fiscal Affairs

About our client:

Our client is a pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry, with its headquarters situated in the United States. They have successfully expanded their operations to over 180 countries, representing five distinguished regional certifications, namely Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America. With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide, our client has truly established itself as a global leader in the industry.

What sets our client apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavor has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.

By embracing this transformation, our client has proved to be a trailblazer in their industry, setting an example for others to follow. With their pioneering vision and steadfast determination, they are poised to create a future that is free from the harmful effects of smoking.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse in detail new platforms in terms of fiscal, customs and trade standpoint and keep himself at pace of all new smoke-free product platforms from an inception standpoint
• Closely coordinates with assigned markets within the AP region in development and execution of fiscal affairs strategies and action plans.
• This includes developing proposals / position papers, input to- and review of third-party fiscal studies, handling ad-hoc market request and sharing regional- and international best practices.
• Maintain relationship with industry associations to achieve HMS' fiscal objectives , other relevant business associations, and work with partners from other industries, business associations as well as internal PMI stakeholders to collect / share best practices of addressing fiscal and other business-related issues.
• Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders which includes government bodies, business associations, think tank, NGO and other stakeholders, develops key stakeholders mapping, works with relevant departments in engaging identified stakeholders, Develops intelligence system to obtain relevant information and monitors issues that may impact short/mid/long term fiscal plan, and Identify and Manage consultants on the fiscal affairs area.
• Support on the development of a credible and holistic long-term fiscal strategy that enables a rapid and profitable transformation towards smoke-free products, while optimizing combusted products tax systems to support profitability and switching to smoke-free products

Requirements:

• Having experience in Excise / Tax area will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to engage in multi sector environments at all levels
• Good understanding of government decision making contacts / process / writing
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)