Toronto - Global Trade - Analyst

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Join EY Tax, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to help some of the world’s leading multinational corporations navigate intricate tax obligations on national and global scales. You’ll gain an insider’s glimpse into their business operations and complexities, laying the foundation to become a trusted guide in their decision-making process.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for customs and international trade work, and who are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex customs and tax obligations in Canada and around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE

• Demonstrating an understanding of import and export operations, customs planning and compliance concepts and effectively applying customs and international trade knowledge to client situations
• Advising clients on customs compliance issues, potential duty savings strategies, and duty recovery claims with the help of senior staff
• Independently managing multiple assignments
• Carrying out technical research, reviewing import documentation, analyzing import transaction data, preparing summaries
• Assisting with the drafting of memos, letters of opinion and various reports
• Developing and delivering timely services and work products that meet or exceed client expectations
• Preparing blanket adjustment schedules and assisting in the compilation of complete submission packages
• Supporting clients’ customs outsourcing assignments under EY managed services mandates where entry document packages, product classifications, origin determinations and free trade claims need to be reviewed
• Assisting clients on CARM platform related matters including go-live transition and post implementation compliance support activities
• Identifying opportunities for additional Global Trade and indirect tax engagements

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis on international trade, law, accounting, finance or a related field
• 2 or more years’ customs experience gained through any of the following
• advisory services or consulting
• customs brokerage or an internal industry customs function
• experience at the Canada Border Services Agency or US Customs and Border Protection
• indirect tax
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; functional French fluency is a definite asset, due to the national scope of the work, fluency in English is required
• A proactive approach to work, a high level of motivation and a commitment to keeping abreast of advancements in relevant technologies