Associate 2 - Global Trade & Customs - KDN

About this job role

The Tax Global Delivery Network (GDN) works closely with KPMG’s Global Tax leaders to translate business requirements into a clear global delivery strategy for delivery centers that supports the needs of global KPMG solutions in Tax. It also creates and operates an interoperable, seamlessly integrated network of Global Delivery Centers to enable globally consistent delivery.

Roles And Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• As we scale and build out the center, we are looking for a Senior Analyst to assist with day-to-day trade compliance functions and conduct research on basic to moderate assignments for the Global Trade and Customs Managed Services solution. The objective of this capability is to build a global managed services center for product classification, Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and Post Entry Review (PER) solutions that drive technology-enabled standard processes that deliver consistently, high quality and continuously improving processes for efficiency and effectiveness of our solutions bringing together the best KPMG Trade and Customs has to offer at a global scale with local expertise.
• Assist with day-to-day trade compliance functions and research on basic to moderate assignments (ex., HTS classification, free trade agreements, and post-entry review)
• Review, update, and maintain databases supporting the Trade Compliance Center’s projects
• Update and assist with electronic file maintenance using internal document retention database
• Assist with training, setting priorities, and organizing and scheduling work
• Collaborate with U.S. and Global Trade & Customs teams
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Implement engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects) assigned to the team
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billing
• Responsible for quality of work

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Ideal candidate will have min 2 years of experience in trade and customs compliance
• Familiar with trade compliance regulations, free trade agreements, tariff classification, and customs operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Effective organization, analytical, and time management skills
• Ability to support multiple projects, client service teams, and complete assignments accurately and timely
• Preferred Skills:
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic and demanding environment
• Strong commitment, ability to multi-task and be a team player
• Dedicated to superior client service

Reporting to
Assistant Manager/Team Lead

Role type
Technical

Employment type
Full time

Other Information

Number of interview rounds: 2

Mode of interview

Telephonic/ F2F/ Virtual