Manager - Trade & Customs

**Please note that KPMG Australia will have a firmwide shutdown from 19 December 2024 to 8 January 2025. Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed in the New Year.**

KPMG’s national trade and customs practice provides strategic, technical and practical international trade, customs and excise advice to clients across all industry sectors. Our team is part of a global network of more than 800 trade professionals across more than 80 countries dedicated to supporting our clients navigate the complexities of international trade and customs.

As a national practice, which is also part of the national indirect tax practice, the location of this role is flexible, with Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth being options.

**Your Opportunity**

Your role will include supporting the continued growth of trade and customs team, supporting major projects mitigate customs duties, assisting clients optimise their international trade and supply chain functions using technology, liaising with various government authorities on customs valuation, excise duties, Australian industry plans, tariff classification and policy matters as well as supporting more junior staff grow and develop into highly effective trade advisors.

**How are you extraordinary?**
- You can develop strategic and long-term client relationships across all levels of business.
- You are able to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to the senior leadership teams for review.
- You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.
- You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience will include:

- Background in international trade and customs.
- Previous experience in professional services environments.
- Qualification(s) in international trade, law, commerce, or other relevant fields.
- Strong knowledge of the customs and associated international trade legal frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop high performing teams.
- Demonstrated business development capabilities and presentation skills.

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._