OverviewKPMG'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, customs valuation (including related party pricing), origin verification, duty relief applications, defend customs audits, and provide support to all other indirect and direct tax practitioners within Canada and around the world.
As part of our team, you will participate in providing trade and customs advisory services to clients of KPMG and be part of a Global Trade & Customs team consisting of over 800 professionals assisting clients in over 80 countries.
What you will do- Perform technical research on customs issues
- Draft memos, opinion letters and other various reports
- Conduct customs duties analysis and identify and assist in filing customs duties savings for clients, including reporting errors and drawback
- Execute current state assessments and gap analysis for clients and assist in identifying best practices
- Maintain knowledge of current and pending import/export regulations and policy
- Assist clients in collecting information for customs requests and drafting responses to verifications and audits from the Canadian Border Services Agency
To learn more about the service line, please click here: KPMG Canada, Tax, Trade & Customs
What you bring to the role- Diploma in Customs/Border Services Administration, or a related field is an asset
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field is an asset
- At least 5 years of experience with international import and export regulatory compliance combined with demonstrated expertise in customs issue resolution, preferably in a professional services environment
- Ability to perform technical analysis of customs issues and have an in-depth knowledge of the Customs Act, Customs Tariff and other relevant legislation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong people management 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
KPMG BC Region Pay Range InformationThe expected base salary range for this position is $85,500-$128,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
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