Staff or Specialist, Trade & Customs Practice

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, origin verification, duty relief applications, and provide support to all other indirect and direct tax practitioners within Canada and around the world.

• Perform technical research
• Draft file memos, opinion letters and various reports
• Perform customs duties analysis
• Execute compliance review engagements concerning customs duties
• Maintain knowledge of current and pending import/export regulations and policy
• Draft responses to verification reports from the Canadian Border Services Agency

• 1-2 years’ experience in customs or international trade
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or equivalent College Diploma, preferred  
• Keen interest in specializing in trade & customs advisory services
• Excellent oral and written communication 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
• Certified Customs Specialist designation is an asset

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

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 an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.