Trade Compliance Manager - Middle East, Türkiye and Africa

KONE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager based in Dubai, UAE. The role includes monitoring regulatory developments, advising business units on compliance matters, and managing cross-functional activities. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in trade compliance, strong data analysis skills, and a compliance mindset. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant trade compliance experience.
• Experience in international and multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel worldwide when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor & implement regulatory developments in trade compliance.
• Advise business units on customs tariffs and agreements.
• Lead trade compliance process development.

Skills

Trade compliance regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional management

Data analysis and management

Strong compliance mindset

Fluent English

MS Office proficiency

SAP familiarity

Education

Degree in international trade, logistics, or economics

Job description

Would you like to join a great place to work and a great team in a global environment for a highly respected company? Is trade compliance your passion, and are you eager to share that passion in line with our values of Care, Customer, Collaboration, and Courage?

We are looking for a Trade Compliance Manager to be responsible for the geographical area of the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa to join our team. The role will be based in the UAE, reporting to the Area Trade Compliance Manager, APM & China.

In this role, you will :

• Monitor & implement relevant regulatory developments applicable to the KONE environment
• Advise and train business units and global functions on trade compliance subject matters, such as customs tariffs, country of origin, and free trade agreements
• Take the lead in developing applicable trade compliance processes and participate in key projects as a subject matter expert
• Support in customs and other relevant audits
• Liaise with internal parties, such as procurement, logistics, tax, legal, compliance, and local business units, and external parties such as customs brokers and relevant authorities.

The preferred location of the role is in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

We are looking for candidates with :

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant trade compliance experience
• Suitable educational background, e.g., with international trade, logistics, economics, or other relevant education
• Knowledge of trade compliance regulatory requirements in the area of Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa
• Understanding of customs tariff classification practice, country of origin & free trade agreement requirements, and customs valuation
• Willingness to continuously develop own expertise in the field of trade compliance
• High motivation to work as part of a global team with the ability to make effective decisions and drive issues promptly
• Strong compliance mindset
• Experience of independently managing cross-functional activities in a changing environment
• Experience of working in an international and multicultural environment with a record of managing both internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to collect, manage, and analyze data in a structured and efficient manner, and to identify key issues and root causes
• The ability to summarize and present complex facts to non-specialist audiences
• Availability and willingness to travel worldwide when necessary
• Strong technical skills, including MS Office, SAP, are an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage

What do you get in return?

We offer a unique opportunity to work in an international, fast-moving environment, in a position that will allow you to interact with both internal and external stakeholders and to demonstrate and develop expertise in a wide range of trade compliance topics.

KONE is an equal opportunity employer, assuring equal treatment to all individuals regardless of, for example, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. We strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us, and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, by 05th August at the latest!