Trade and Customs Manager

At KPMG we believe sharing the same values is key in career satisfaction, growth and feeling engaged. Our organizational culture is based on our values. We act with integrity, think boldly and are driven by a passion for excellence. We respect the individual and always work together for better.

We are looking for a Trade and Customs Manager to join our team of Indirect Tax professionals at our Helsinki Office. 

Our tax and legal services team includes over 300 experts across Finland. Our service offerings cover a wide range of tax and legal services for businesses and public administration entities. In our engagements, we work in continuous collaboration with other KPMG experts in taxation, business law, auditing, and advisory services.

Our Indirect Tax team consists of approximately 20 experts nationwide. Our team delivers innovative, high-quality, and clear solutions to complex tax issues. Our tax engagements range from one-time immediate consultations to long-term tax strategy planning.

Our assignments include, among others: 

• Addressing and solving indirect tax and customs issues related to cross-border flow of goods 
• Reviewing and developing indirect tax and customs processes and controls
• Assisting with tax and customs audits and other administrative processes
• Training on indirect taxation

As a Trade and Customs Manager you will  

• Support clients on their various indirect tax and customs issues incl. excise duties
• Evaluate compliance and identify risks of clients' processes and ERP systems related to international trade 
• Help clients in improving and building internal controls on their customs and trade flows 
• Support clients in ensuring that their trade management operations are effective and identifying opportunities available (e.g. in relation to free trade agreements, country of origin, special customs procedures, supply chains etc.) 
• Assist clients in understanding and meeting new regulatory requirements (e.g. ESG, CBAM, export control) 
• Assist clients with their administrative processes in the field of customs and indirect taxation (e.g. licenses, customs audit, litigation) 
• Sell and develop our trade & customs service portfolio 

You are a strong candidate if you have 

• Several years of relevant work experience in the field of customs and trade compliance which you may have gained e.g. from working as industry in-house expert or working at the Customs, Tax Administration, or audit or law firm
• Excellent knowledge of global trade compliance regulations and requirements, including export/import processes
• Relevant degree in Business Administration, Law or related field  
• Hands-on experience in managing trade compliance projects and processes 
• Practical experience with working with customs and trade related tools and IT environment 
• Commercial awareness and sales mindset
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills in English, Finnish is an advantage

You'll help our team and clients succeed if you have

• Good knowledge of technical substance matters
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactivity, a flexible working approach, and strong teamwork skills, especially in international situations
• Willingness to network with stakeholders internally and externally

What we offer to you

An interesting field of work in a large international expert organization and the opportunity to participate in building the business of the future at KPMG. Your colleagues at the Indirect Tax team are the top experts of the field, you have access to modern work tools and a wide selection of training. Working side-by-side with KPMG's broad spectrum of professionals will expand your practical understanding of finance and business. To ensure work-life balance, working with us is flexible so you can organize your work and, most importantly, the rest of your life as suits you the best. KPMG offers you versatile employee benefits and wide selection of services that support occupational well-being.

This is a permanent full-time position, and the starting date is negotiable. The position is based in our office in Helsinki, Töölönlahdenkatu 3A.

Do you want to make a difference with us?

If you recognized yourself from the description, please fill out the application as soon as possible but no later than 13th October 2024. We encourage you to apply right away as our recruitment is ongoing and the position will be filled when suitable candidate is found.

For further information regarding this position and team, please contact Head of Indirect Tax Lassi Ahopelto, +358 50 464 2978.

For further information regarding the recruitment, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Jasmin Lönnberg, +358 44 485 4546 / [email protected] or our recruitment team via email [email protected]. For GDPR-reasons we do not accept applications by email. 

In case you require assistance with the recruitment process due to a disability, please reach out to us. If needed, we can provide reasonable accommodations.

Please note that we do not accept recruitment agency inquiries regarding this open position. We kindly request that all applications be submitted directly to us. We also do not accept applications submitted through a recruitment agency.