Head of Corporate Affairs

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Function Corporate Affairs & Communication

Location Dhaka, Bangladesh

Reporting to CA&C Director

Role Permanent

Job Posting Deadline

August 31, 2026

Head of Corporate Affairs

Anticipates developments in the tobacco-control and fiscal affairs fields with primary focus on tobacco excise tax. Provides primary evaluation of their potential implications. Pro-actively highlights possible issues and opportunities Corporate Affairs Director and JTI Bangladesh Excom members. Devises and executes strategies to shape the regulatory environment to better reflect JTI Bangladesh business objectives (M&S, GSC and Leaf).

As the Head of Government Affairs, you will

• Fiscal Affairs
• Foresee and monitors the progression of fiscal policy changes, such as excise tax, and delivers a fundamental assessment of their potential consequences.
• Formulates the Excise Tax Strategy, devises the action plan and coordinates additional support from other functions/external partners.
• Develop and execute annual programs related to Excise Tax Strategy implementation, proposes corrections and additions.
• Collaborate with the CA&C Director and pertinent internal departments in execution of fiscal plans as per ASP.
• Frequent communication with the VAT policy, Implementation and Large Taxpayers Unit of National Board of Revenue for the favorable fiscal outcome for JTI.
• Monitor parliamentary proceedings and activities of relevant institutions, analyzing them for management evaluation.
• Develop concise briefing notes, fact sheets, or one-pagers for external communications related to excise related matters.
• Evaluates global experiences and trends in excise tax and other fiscal-related matters, gauges their applicability in the national context, and assesses potential business implications.
• Support in preparation of the annual functional budget in accordance with JTI policies and procedures.
• Provide and collect relevant data to/from NBR on budget/tax simulation and reformation.
• Support for Internal Stakeholders
• Support other Functions (M&S, GSC, Leaf) on the tax/customs issues. Organize meetings, present data and information, facilitate acquisition of necessary permits and certificates.
• Collaborate closely with the Internal Tax Manager on various submissions, hearings, and relevant activities.
• Offer necessary support to the Marketing and Sales teams during different product launches.
• Prepare fiscal campaign materials for internal and external stakeholders including the PR agency.
• External Stakeholder Management
• Foster strategic partnerships with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory agencies by meeting with them to build trust, address potential obstacles, and communicate the company's priorities and programs.
• Maintain strong working relationship with the VAT Policy and implementation team of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to achieve favorable budgetary outcomes.
• Support External and Media Relations Lead in identifying relevant external partners (business associations, NGOs, KOLs) and setting up relationships with them.
• Engage government officials, legislative staff, policy groups, regulators, consumer groups, business partners, journalists covering NBR and industry associations.
• Build solid relationship with all relevant ministries, agencies including the Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Division to facilitate high-level engagements as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with Tax/Customs regulators and leverage Bangladeshi networks.
• Provide necessary support to AIT team engaging with regional Customs & VAT Commissionerate's.
• Support execution of the internal & external plans including engagement plans such as corporate greetings, Ramadan, and Eid gifts to stakeholders, etc.
• Regulatory Affairs
• Support Corporate Affairs Manage in the development and execution of strategies to address regulatory challenges and advise on engagement opportunities, regulatory content development, regional and global best practices.
• Support defining and promoting a regulatory environment consistent with both JTIs business goals and business principles to ensure that the company can operate successfully and, in a manner, consistent with its beliefs.
• Provide support to all functions on political, regulatory, and trade issues and responses.
• Provide necessary supporting in preparing regulatory advocacy materials.
• Others
• Track the progress of bills and other parliamentary activity - tax and other policies.
• Identify opportunities and draft responses to parliamentary, government and other consultations.
• Act as policy analyst for JTI affected by legislation and determine whether to – support, amend or defeat with guidance from supervisor.
• Ensure company’s operations are in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Good understanding of Compliance policy, e.g. GHE, Conflict of Interest, Code of Conduct, in dealing with government agencies.