Global Trade Senior Associate/ Consultant - Saudi Arabia

EY; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Global Trade Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert advice on customs regulations and trade compliance across MENA countries. You will collaborate with a network of professionals to analyze complex trade matters, ensuring clients navigate the intricacies of international trade effectively. With a focus on building strong client relationships, you will leverage innovative technology to enhance trade management solutions. If you are ready to shape your future in a diverse and inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in customs and global trade.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on global trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Analyze supply chain operations for cost reduction and efficiency.

Skills

Customs Regulations

Tariff Classifications

Valuation

Import/Export Process

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in International Business

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Global Trade Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customs regulations, tariff classifications, valuation and the import/export process across MENA countries.

Joining our Indirect Tax team, you'll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You'll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You'll advise clients on complex trade related transactions and help disputes and issues with the authorities.

Your key responsibilities

Client responsibilities

You are expected to work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You must also collaborate with a team of Global Trade professionals to analyze complex trade related matters and provide recommendation on the most cost effective and compliant way forward. You will be assisting in preparing reports to be delivered to clients and other parties. You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the EY tax practice and across other service lines.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on global trade regulations, tariffs, and customs procedures and assist clients in ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
• Analyze clients' supply chain operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk mitigation in their global trade activities.
• Help clients save cost through the use of Free Trade agreements and other Special Programs
• Support clients during post-clearance audit programs and build the case to respond to the Customs Authorities.
• Leverage EY’s technology platforms to offer clients innovative solutions for trade management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Keep abreast of changes in global trade regulations and advise clients on the implications for their business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and effective communication. Understand clients' business models and provide tailored solutions to their global trade challenges.
• Work closely with other EY teams, such as Tax, Advisory, and Assurance, to provide comprehensive services to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Law or related fields
• At least two years of relevant experience as a customs and global trade professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider with relevant industry experience
• Customs and trade advisory experience is required

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent team player

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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