Position Title:  Manager Fiscal & ITP

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The role

The Manager Fiscal & ITP is responsible for developing and implementing fiscal policies and strategies to support the market’s objectives and global strategies. This role also leads efforts to combat illicit trade activities, ensuring a favorable legislative and taxation environment for the company’s products. The Manager acts as the expert voice on fiscal and illicit trade issues, providing guidance on taxation, international trade, and anti-illicit trade initiatives, while building and managing relationships with key decision-makers, government bodies, and industry partners.

Key responsibilities

Fiscal Policy Development & Advocacy

• Develop and implement fiscal policy positions and materials for external advocacy, including policy papers and model legislation for tax marking, economic operator rules, and excisable product movement.
• Engage with fiscal authorities and stakeholders to influence fiscal regulatory trends and support the market’s objectives.

Illicit Trade Prevention (ITP) Strategy

• Design and execute strategies to combat illicit trade, collaborating with law enforcement, industry partners, and internal teams.
• Leverage illicit trade data and narratives to support regulatory campaigns and create effective communication materials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with government bodies, fiscal authorities, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for favorable fiscal and anti-illicit trade policies.
• Represent the company in discussions with external bodies on fiscal and illicit trade matters.

Compliance & Monitoring

• Ensure all fiscal and anti-illicit trade activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze their impact, and provide timely recommendations to market leadership.

International Trade & Industry Relations

• Develop international trade policy positions and support the preparation and filing of applications (e.g., Binding Tariff Information) to facilitate legal certainty in import/export activities.
• Foster relationships with industry and business associations to ensure the company’s interests are represented in fiscal and illicit trade discussions.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree in Finance, Law, Political Science, and Management or equivalent. MBA is preferred.
• Min. 8+ years of experience leading fiscal (and/or regulatory) strategies and direct interaction with government institutions and regulatory authorities.
• Working experience in highly regulated sectors or industries (e.g., pharma, chemical, energy, construction).
• Solid exposure in managing government relations or intergovernmental affairs at local or country level, with experience leveraging bilateral, regional, and multilateral forums.
• Fiscal Acumen: Deep understanding of tobacco/nicotine taxation frameworks, economic policy, and the impact of tax design on business in Malaysia landscape
• Illicit Trade Prevention: Ability to design and execute anti-illicit trade strategies, analyze illicit trade data, and collaborate with law enforcement.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills to build and manage relationships with government, industry, and external partners.
• Advocacy & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy advocacy, external engagement, and narrative development.
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• International Trade: Understanding of trade policy, customs procedures, and legal frameworks for import/export activities.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Leadership: Experience in leading projects, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.