Tax Manager - Adriatica Cluster

About the role

JTI is looking for a Tax Manager for its Adriatica cluster, leading the group's tax agenda across the region. The role covers direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, customs governance, tax risk management and interactions with tax authorities. It reports to the Regional Tax Director, Eastern Europe, and works closely with Finance, Factory and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and ensure timely submission of corporate income tax, VAT, excise and other tax returns
• Implement the tax strategy and proactively identify, assess and mitigate tax and customs risks
• Manage corporate tax reporting and compliance with global tax policies and governance, including JSOX controls
• Provide expert tax advice on VAT, corporate income tax, excise, transfer pricing, customs and other matters
• Assess tax implications of business initiatives and recommend efficient solutions from local and Group perspectives
• Maintain and oversee transfer pricing structures and documentation in line with local regulations and JTI global policies
• Lead tax audits and act as the main contact for tax authorities, external advisors and consultants
• Partner with local Finance teams and other business functions to give tax guidance and ensure alignment

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; professional tax, accounting or treasury qualifications are an advantage
• Minimum 8-10 years of tax experience, preferably in an international and complex business environment
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, excise, transfer pricing, customs and local tax regulations, with experience running tax audits and working with tax authorities and external advisors
• Fluent Serbian and English, written and spoken
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP