Senior Tax Advisor - Customs at Ernst & Young

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 230,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. EY, has been in East Africa for over 87 years and with over 600 professionals, is today one of the largest professional services firms in the region.

 

Senior Tax Advisor - Customs

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Your key responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance to clients on customs and global trade issues, both domestically and internationally.
  • Utilize your knowledge of valuation and tariff classification to create value for clients, particularly in resolving customs disputes.
  • Prepare and review customs and global trade advisories, reports, and appeal applications, ensuring timely submission to relevant authorities.
  • Lead the drafting and coordination of proposals in response to requests for customs and global trade project proposals.
  • Actively participate in the implementation, enhancement, and development of technical projects related to customs and global trade.
  • Organize and deliver client training sessions, including the preparation of training materials and management of logistics.
  • Write articles to keep clients informed about changes in the customs and global trade landscape.
  • Manage debt follow-up and oversee the settlement of invoices by clients.
  • Stay informed about legislative changes and current tax, legal, and business trends that impact clients' operations.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, continuously seeking innovative ideas for additional business opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in either in Law, Economics, Finance, or a related field a with minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent
  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in customs matters.
  • Professional training or qualifications in customs and global trade.
  • Experience in a consulting environment, particularly with Big 4 or second-tier firms, is highly advantageous.
  • Proven experience in team management.
  • Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Experience working in multicultural projects and environments.

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;

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ernst & Young on careers.ey.com to apply

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