Jobs at Kpmg in Canada

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG’s Trade & Customs team works to be a client’s first choice. With increasing globalization, companies have a growing need for analysis and advice on the subject of customs legislation.

Our practice provides clients with global solutions for cutting trade and customs costs and for reducing the effects of barriers to international trade. You will deal with in-depth compliance issues, customs valuation (including related party pricing), origin verification, duty relief applications, defend customs audits, and provide support to all other indirect and direct tax practitioners within Canada and around the world.

As part of our team, you will participate in providing trade and customs advisory services to clients of KPMG and be part of a Global Trade & Customs team consisting of over 800 professionals assisting clients in over 80 countries.

• Lead strategic engagements
• Play an integral role in building the practice through business development effort and developing our people
• Perform technical research on customs issues
• Draft memos, opinion letters and other various reports
• Conduct customs duties analysis and identify and assist in filing customs duties savings for clients, including reporting errors and drawback
• Execute current state assessments and gap analysis for clients and assist in identifying best practices
• Maintain knowledge of current and pending import/export regulations and policy
• Assist clients in collecting information for customs requests and drafting responses to verifications and audits from the Canadian Border Services Agency

• At least 7 years of experience with international import and export regulatory compliance combined with demonstrated expertise in customs issue resolution, preferably in a professional services environment
• Ability to perform technical analysis of customs issues and have an in-depth knowledge of the Customs Act, Customs Tariff and other relevant legislation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to identify business opportunities and build relationships with both internal and external clients
• Excellent practice development skills and the ability to identify and discuss key issues with clients
• Ability to work effectively while under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong project management
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office

The expected base salary range for this position is $102,500 to $200,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.