Manager Global Trade

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Manager for its Global Trade and Excise function. The successful candidate will assist senior management, engage with clients, and guide junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Law, Commerce, or a related field and 3 - 5 years of experience in consulting, including a managerial role. Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset are essential.

Benefits

Support and coaching from experienced colleagues

Opportunities for skill development

Freedom and flexibility in the role

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in consulting and 1 - 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Customs, Excise, Logistics, and/or International Trade preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management in adding value to client engagements.
• Guide junior staff on risk management.
• Draft documents and provide Customs and Excise advice.

Skills

Teamwork

Client relationship management

Time management

Excellent communication

Document drafting

Education

University Degree in Law, Commerce, Accounting, or Logistics

Job description

The Opportunity

The Global Trade and Excise function at EY Johannesburg consists of a specialised team of expert consultants advising and assisting various local and international clients. The team works across multiple industries including mining onshore and offshore petroleum and gas pharmaceutical cosmetics and beauty FMCG motor vehicles and many more.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager you are required to assist the senior management of the team in ensuring that we continue to add value to our clients. Attending client meetings guiding junior staff on risk management and drafting documents are part and parcel of the opportunity. Drafting opinions responses to SARS audit findings and general Customs and or Excise advise are expected from the successful candidate. The ability to work with Excel and or PowerBI to analyse big data is a requirement.

Skills and Attributes for success

• The ability to work in a team effectively and constructively is a must
• Client focused an ability to actively maintain and develop strong relationships with clients
• An effective time manager and planner
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and articulate discussion
• Drafting clear and concise documents is important

To qualify for the role you must have

• A University Degree in Law Commerce Honours Accounting Honours and or Logistics Honours is required
• Around 3 - 5 years working experience in consulting and 1 2 years in a managerial role is required
• Work experience in Customs Excise Logistics and or International Trade is preferred

Ideally you'll also have

• Other accredited Customs Excise and or International Trade qualifications would be beneficial

What we look for

We're interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the worlds most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families you'll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

What working at EY offers

As one of our valued employees in EY you get to work with inspiring meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating addition to these you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore we offer excellent working conditions in a stimulating inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer :

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax consulting strategy and transaction services we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Join us in building a better working world.