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Customs Senior Associate Tax & Regulatory Services

Customs Senior Associate Tax & Regulatory Services

KPMGNairobi, Kenya
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Customs Senior Associate Tax & Regulatory Services

Job Location : Nairobi Deadline : April 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key roles and responsibilities

  • Performing engagement management activities including engagement set up, resource planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
  • Completing engagement and client KYC risk assessments as per KPMG guidelines.
  • Providing advice to clients regarding customs and excise duties.
  • Assisting clients in case of an audit or other investigation by the customs authorities.
  • Negotiating tax rulings.
  • Assisting clients with the determination of the correct tariff classification of imported goods and provide input regarding the validity of the customs value.
  • Assisting clients with Customs administrative requirements.
  • Helping clients develop and implement an effective customs and trade management strategy
  • Building and managing client relationships
  • Developing and managing own client portfolio.
  • Being the contact person and client liaison with respect to communications with Regulators and Authorities.
  • Preparing reports.
  • Simultaneously implement multiple projects which involves client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources
  • Drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
  • Liaising with client's finance / accounting departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for analysis of tax risks
  • Interacting and supporting tax discussions with cross functional teams such as Tax, IT, Audit etc.
  • Preparing Tax BU training presentations aimed at external and internal audiences.
  • Researching and consult on various tax matters to build technical competence, develop business and industry expertise.
  • Supervising, training and mentoring associates and interns on Customs projects
  • Assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned.

    • Academic / Professional qualifications and Experience :

  • Business related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university.
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years of working experience in customs.
  • Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
  • Post Graduate Diploma / Masters in Customs or any professional qualification in Customs from an accredited college / university will be an added advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.
  • Experience in customs in an accounting / law firm, and / or corporation, will be an added advantage.
  • Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals
  • Excellent advisory and compliance skills
  • Good knowledge of Customs tax laws, rules and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.

    • Personal attributes :

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
  • Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
  • Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
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