Staff or Specialist, Trade & Customs Practice

Posted 17 days ago

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Full Time

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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 LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.