Manager Global Trade

The Opportunity

The Global Trade and Excise function at EY Johannesburg consists of a specialised team of expert consultants advising and assisting various local and international clients. The team works across multiple industries including mining onshore and offshore petroleum and gas pharmaceutical cosmetics and beauty FMCG motor vehicles and many more.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager you are required to assist the senior management of the team in ensuring that we continue to add value to our clients. Attending client meetings guiding junior staff on risk management and drafting documents are part and parcel of the opportunity. Drafting opinions responses to SARS audit findings and general Customs and or Excise advise are expected from the successful candidate. The ability to work with Excel and or PowerBI to analyse big data is a requirement.

Skills and Attributes for success

• The ability to work in a team effectively and constructively is a must
• Client focusedan ability to actively maintain and develop strong relationships with clients
• An effective time manager and planner
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and articulate discussion
• Drafting clear and concise documents is important

To qualify for theroleyou must have

• A University Degree in Law Commerce Honours Accounting Honours and or Logistics Honours is required
• Around 3 - 5 years working experience in consulting and 1 2 years in a managerial role is required
• Work experience in Customs Excise Logistics and or International Trade is preferred

Ideally youll also have

• Other accredited Customs Excise and or International Trade qualifications would be beneficial

What we look for

Were interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the worlds most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families youll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

What working at EY offers

As one of our valued employees in EY you get to work with inspiring meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating addition to these you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore we offer excellent working conditions in a stimulating inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax consulting strategy and transaction services we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Join us in building a better working world.