Job Title: Global Trade & Customs Specialist

Job Description:

We are looking for a Global Trade & Customs Specialist with strong expertise in indirect tax and international trade compliance to join our high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a globally integrated Indirect Tax practice, providing strategic support to clients navigating customs regulations, tariff classifications, and import/export operations across the MENA region.

You’ll play a key role in helping multinational organizations reduce costs, improve compliance, and optimize their global trade processes. With a focus on customs advisory, risk assessment, and regulatory strategy, this role blends technical knowledge with practical business insight to deliver impactful client solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement:

• Collaborate with a global team to deliver practical and tailored trade compliance solutions.

• Provide ongoing support and communication to senior team members and client stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing clear, insightful reports and deliverables for clients and external parties.

• Build strong relationships with client personnel and internal cross-functional teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Advise on international trade laws, tariff codes, customs procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Analyze supply chains to uncover cost-saving opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and operational efficiencies.

• Help clients leverage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other customs programs to reduce duties and improve competitiveness.

• Support clients during post-clearance audits and assist in building cases for customs disputes.

• Utilize EY technology platforms to provide smart trade management and compliance monitoring solutions.

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and provide guidance on business impacts.

• Work cross-functionally with Tax, Advisory, and Assurance teams to provide end-to-end solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in global trade, customs, or indirect tax advisory.

• Experience in a Big 4 firm is highly desirable, but relevant industry experience will also be considered.

• Proven track record in customs and trade advisory.

Preferred:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (CPA, ACA/CA, CTA, CMA, SOCPA, or equivalent).

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience in multicultural, cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently, manage pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.

• A collaborative and proactive team player.