EY Senior Tax Advisor - Customs 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

61142653

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.

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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;

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, apply now.Submit your Cover letters,