TAX MANAGER SERBIA & ADRIATICA CLUSTER

Role: Permanent 

Reports to: Regional Tax Director Eastern Europe  

Tax Manager Adriatica  

As Tax Manager Adriatica, you will lead JTI's tax agenda across the Adriatica cluster, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations while supporting business growth and strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, customs governance, tax risk management, and interactions with tax authorities. As part of the Global Tax function, you will report to the Regional Tax Director, Eastern Europe and work closely with Finance, Factory, and business stakeholders across the region. 

Position 

• Lead tax compliance activities across the Adriatica cluster, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of corporate income tax (CIT), VAT, excise, and other tax returns 

• Implement JTI's tax strategy and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax and customs risks 

• Manage corporate tax reporting obligations and ensure compliance with global tax policies and governance requirements, including JSOX controls 

• Provide expert tax advice on VAT, corporate income tax, excise, transfer pricing, customs, and other tax-related matters 

• Support business initiatives and operational changes by assessing tax implications and recommending efficient solutions from both 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 serve as the primary contact for tax authorities, external advisors, and consultants 

• Partner closely with local Finance teams, Factory, and other business functions to provide tax guidance, support business initiatives, and ensure alignment on tax matters 

Requirements 

• 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 collaborating with tax authorities and external advisors 

• Independent and proactive professional with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear business recommendations and adapt communication style to different audiences 

• Fluent in Serbian and English, both written and spoken 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP