Staff or Specialist, Trade & Customs Practice
About the role
Job Description
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
KPMG’s Trade & Customs team works to be a client’s first choice. With increasing globalization, companies have a growing need for analysis and advice on the subject of customs legislation.
Our practice provides clients with global solutions for cutting trade and customs costs and for reducing the effects of barriers to international trade. You will deal with in-depth compliance issues, origin verification, duty relief applications, and provide support to all other indirect and direct tax practitioners within Canada and around the world.
What you will do
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Perform technical research
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Draft file memos, opinion letters and various reports
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Perform customs duties analysis
-
Execute compliance review engagements concerning customs duties
-
Maintain knowledge of current and pending import/export regulations and policy
-
Draft responses to verification reports from the Canadian Border Services Agency
What you bring to the role
- 1-2 years’ experience in customs or international trade
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or equivalent College Diploma, preferred
- Keen interest in specializing in trade & customs advisory services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify business opportunities and build relationships with both internal and external clients
- Excellent practice development skills and the ability to identify and discuss key issues with clients
- Ability to work effectively while under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong project management
- Excellent skills using Microsoft Office
- Certified Customs Specialist designation is an asset
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
Staff or Specialist, Trade & Customs Practice
About the role
Job Description
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
KPMG’s Trade & Customs team works to be a client’s first choice. With increasing globalization, companies have a growing need for analysis and advice on the subject of customs legislation.
Our practice provides clients with global solutions for cutting trade and customs costs and for reducing the effects of barriers to international trade. You will deal with in-depth compliance issues, origin verification, duty relief applications, and provide support to all other indirect and direct tax practitioners within Canada and around the world.
What you will do
-
Perform technical research
-
Draft file memos, opinion letters and various reports
-
Perform customs duties analysis
-
Execute compliance review engagements concerning customs duties
-
Maintain knowledge of current and pending import/export regulations and policy
-
Draft responses to verification reports from the Canadian Border Services Agency
What you bring to the role
- 1-2 years’ experience in customs or international trade
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or equivalent College Diploma, preferred
- Keen interest in specializing in trade & customs advisory services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify business opportunities and build relationships with both internal and external clients
- Excellent practice development skills and the ability to identify and discuss key issues with clients
- Ability to work effectively while under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong project management
- Excellent skills using Microsoft Office
- Certified Customs Specialist designation is an asset
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.