Senior Global Trade Indirect Tax Specialist

IDT - Global Trade - Tax Senior

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Senior – Global Trade

 

Indirect Tax has 9 sub-functions which manage Global accounts. Indirect Tax is spread across 8 GDS Locations. Our footprint extends to over 30+ countries in the world and looking at expanding it to over 50+ countries soon. We help country practices streamline and manage large engagements for several clients. Our team is Dynamic, culturally diverse and inclusive global workforce. Organized across geographic areas and business lines We drive high performance work culture.

 

 

The opportunity

 

EY established a Global Trade team to help clients manage export and import classifications, assist with Free Trade Agreements (“FTA”) solicitation and qualification analysis, identify other government agencies (“OGA”) requirements, and review client transactions.  The Global Trade team consists of a dedicated team of trained individuals responsible for analysing the technical characteristics of products and assigning proper export and import classifications, conducting analysis if products qualify for FTAs, identifying OGA requirements and screening client’s transactions against different lists of sanctioned parties. 

 

Our team is dedicated to providing excellent client service and accurate classifications with fast turnaround time. Global Trade Seniors are responsible for assigning classifications to staff members and reviewing all classifications for accuracy.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Drive classification process and review analyst’s deliverables
• Provides technical assistance to team members performing classifications
• Tracks deadlines and due dates for all requested classifications and works closely with Manager and team members to prioritize and meet time frames
• Demonstrates an understanding of the client’s industry, classification needs and deadlines – works with team to meet deadlines with quality deliverables
• Provide in-depth analysis of controversial cases
• Builds strong relationship with all team members – mentoring Staff and working closely with the Manager
• Develops relationship with client and responds to client questions directly as appropriate
• Provides regular informal feedback to team members, including constructive feedback as well as recognizing outstanding work
• Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts and Advanced Analysts

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills;
• Ability to analyse regulations and procedures and relate them to operations;
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Experience managing a team;
• Fluency in English is required;

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• 4-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or undergraduate degree in international trade
• Experienced working in a Global Trade industry
• Experienced in determining tariff classifications in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff System.
• Export Control classification knowledge is a plus

 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Relevant experience working in biotechnology, medical technology and/or pharmaceutical industries (in capacities where understanding the technical aspects of the products is essential, commodity expertise exists).

 

 

What we look for 

 

We look for candidates with proven capabilities in driving multiple projects, with exception client management and project management experience

 

 

What we offer

 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success, as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

 

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Experience Level

Senior Level