Associate 1 - Trade & Customs at KPMG (Hyderabad) | Apply Now

Team Overview

The Tax Global Delivery Network (GDN) collaborates with KPMG's Global Tax leaders to convert business requirements into a clear global delivery strategy for delivery centers that support the needs of global KPMG solutions in Tax. It also creates and operates an interoperable, seamlessly integrated network of Global Delivery Centers to enable globally consistent delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As we scale and build out the center, we are looking for an Associate 1 to assist with day-to-day trade compliance functions for the Global Trade and Customs (GTC) Managed Services solution. As part of the team, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Process and review data related to Trade & Customs operations
• Conduct research and collect product engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Assist with record keeping and electronic file maintenance using internal retention databases
• Review and audit transactional documents related to customs entries
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be self-driven and enthusiastic, excel professionally, and take accountability for the work completed.
• Take direction from leads in completing tasks and assignments. With increased experience, take ownership and deliver a high standard of own work.
• Actively seek out work from more senior team members and begin to execute defined activities.
• Begin to build knowledge of the business and report to Assistant Manager/Manager.
• Primary responsibilities vary by workflows/clients and may include HS classification, FTA Qualification/Solicitation, Restricted-Party Screening, Post-Entry Reviews, and other trade compliance activities.
• Process and review data related to Trade & Customs operations, conduct research and collect product engineering and manufacturing specifications, assist with record keeping and electronic file maintenance using internal retention databases, review and audit transactional documents related to customs entries, and perform other duties as assigned.
• May get involved with ad-hoc projects to improve understanding of Trade Compliance processes.
• Deliver timely and quality services that meet or exceed the expectations of the client and team manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science/Commerce degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree can also be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Strong commitment, ability to multi-task and be a team player
• Dedicated to superior client service

Behavioral / Team Skills:

• Work collaboratively with clients and deliver quality services by enforcing quality and KPMG standards.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Flexibility to work across different business lines like HTS, FTA, PER, RPS, and other ad-hoc trade compliance tasks based on requirements.
• Complete tasks and deliverables to a high standard as part of client engagements, working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality.
• Undertake professional qualification and technical training within required timescale (where applicable) and build on professional qualification by undertaking relevant functional or sector-specific training.
• Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
• Follow all engagement guidelines promptly and avoid client escalations. Provide updates on process issues/changes to team members.
• Accurately charge time to Engagement codes to see true value of work delivered.
• Meet firm deadlines during Performance Development cycles, including seeking quality feedback, setting goals, providing input into Engagement/project reviews, and having regular conversations with Performance Manager.
• Complete all mandatory and regulatory training required by member firm by the due date.
• Achieve personalized targets set locally by the organization.