Customs and Trade Tax Expert

PwC Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PwC Belgium is seeking a Customs Senior Expert to join our offices in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent. You will advise clients on global trade strategy, customs and excise compliance, and support supply-chain optimisation from a trade perspective.

Integrated in a large indirect tax team, you will work with multinational clients, help implement GTM systems (e.g. SAP GTS), and apply AI and data analytics to improve classification, origin and document handling.

Qualifications

• University degree in economics or law.
• Three to five years of experience in customs and international trade.
• Affinity with Global Trade Management systems and trade automation.
• Fluency in Dutch or French and English.

Connaissances

Global Trade Management

Trade automation

Client relationship management

Formation

University degree in Economics or Law

Outils

SAP GTS

Description du poste

Job Description & Summary

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly evolving tax and trade ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s Tax and Trade teams, the world’s leading providers of tax and international trade services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate and indirect tax, transfer pricing and international trade, where customs rules, trade agreements, sanctions and sustainability measures increasingly shape global business.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Customs Senior Expert to join our offices in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent.

• Advise clients on global trade strategy and compliance in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment (sanctions, trade measures, reshoring, regionalisation).


• Give advice about all aspects of customs, excise and related consumption taxes, and supporting companies in managing their customs and excise compliance.


• Analyse records, solve problems and point out opportunities for our clients, being involved in contacts with local tax authorities.


• Support supply-chain structuring and optimisation from a customs and trade perspective.


• Assist with audits, rulings and dispute management with customs and excise authorities.


• Help clients implement and improve Global Trade Management (GTM) systems (e.g. SAP GTS or similar).


• Apply AI and data analytics to improve classification, origin, risk detection and document handling.


• Translate regulatory requirements into (automated), defensible trade processes.


• This role combines technical trade expertise, business insight and technology enablement in a client-facing consulting environment.

Job Description

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow. The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place. Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly evolving tax and trade ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s Tax and Trade teams, the world’s leading providers of tax and international trade services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate and indirect tax, transfer pricing and international trade, where customs rules, trade agreements, sanctions and sustainability measures increasingly shape global business. From navigating tariffs and origin rules to responding to geopolitical shifts and digitalising trade operations, your work will sit at the intersection of regulation, supply chains and technology. Your specialty is always your choice. Our multidisciplinary teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent, accountable and resilient in a world of changing trade policies and border controls. It’s better for business and better for society.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Customs Senior Expert to join our offices in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent.

Your impact

• Advise clients on global trade strategy and compliance in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment (sanctions, trade measures, reshoring, regionalisation).


• Give advice about all aspects of customs, excise and related consumption taxes, and supporting companies in managing their customs and excise compliance.


• Analyse records, solve problems and point out opportunities for our clients, being involved in contacts with local tax authorities.


• Support supply-chain structuring and optimisation from a customs and trade perspective.


• Assist with audits, rulings and dispute management with customs and excise authorities.


• Help clients implement and improve Global Trade Management (GTM) systems (e.g. SAP GTS or similar).


• Apply AI and data analytics to improve classification, origin, risk detection and document handling.


• Translate regulatory requirements into (automated), defensible trade processes.


• This role combines technical trade expertise, business insight and technology enablement in a client-facing consulting environment.

As a Senior Expert, you will be integrated into an Indirect Tax team of 50 tax specialists. You will be dealing with highly sophisticated clients (multinational corporations and major Belgian-headquartered companies) with specific needs. You will design tailor‑made international trade solutions (essentially in relation to customs, excise and environmental taxes), often with the involvement of other specialists.

About you

• You have a university degree in economics or law;


• You have three to five years experience in customs and international trade;


• Affinity with Global Trade Management systems and trade automation is a strong plus;


• You are fluent in Dutch or French and English;


• You are well‑organised and able to meet (tight) deadlines;


• You are a team player and have developed a broad business‑mindedness;


• We expect you to contribute actively to Client Relationship Management and to continually strive to deepen your own technical know‑how.

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Flexibility : flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern.


• Infinite learning and growing : broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.


• Rewards that matter to you : A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.


• Diversity : We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.


• A sustainable mobility offer : we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options.


• Wellbeing : An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops.


• International PwC network : broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.


• Supporting you in every phase of your life , including childcare in the event of illness and family friendly work schemes.

Let’s build something great together

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