Tax Advisor – Indirect Taxes – Customs at Ernst & Young

Job Description

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. We will support you in shaping your future with confidence.

Your key responsibilities

• Support clients on customs compliance, customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, and other international trade matters.
• Assist in customs audits, reviews, objections, appeals, and dispute resolution engagements.
• Conduct customs health checks and identify customs and trade compliance risks and opportunities.
• Perform customs data analysis, reconciliations, and duty exposure quantifications.
• Prepare technical reports, advisory memoranda, client presentations, and correspondence.
• Conduct research on customs legislation, case law, regional trade agreements, and regulatory developments.
• Support engagements with customs authorities and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist with business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Economics, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Diploma in Customs Administration, Customs Operations, or International Trade from a recognised body (e.g. KESRA) will be an added advantage.
• CPA, ACCA, CILT, or other relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics
• At least 2 years of experience in customs, international trade, tax advisory, logistics, freight forwarding, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), Customs Valuation, Tariff Classification, Rules of Origin, the EAC Common External Tariff, and WTO Customs Valuation principles will be an added advantage

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong technical acumen and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative, innovative, and efficient work style.
• A robust work ethic.
• Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity;
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure;