Tax & Legal: Customs and Global Trade (Senior Associate)
About this position
As a Deloitte advisor, the selected candidate is expected to provide customs, international trade and excise tax services to multinational clients in a variety of industries.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research and analysis of a wide range of customs, international trade and excise tax issues related to business transactions in Thailand under international (WTO/WCO), regional (ASEAN, etc.) and Thai regulations to advise multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance requirements.
• Support Clients with the development and execution of duty/ excise tax minimization and supply chain optimization strategies by utilizing Free Trade Agreements, customs privilege schemes and transaction restructuring.
• Support Clients in managing the risks of international trade from a customs compliance perspective, with a specific focus on valuation, customs classification, import and export controls and dealing with customs authorities.
• Provide assistance to Partner, Director and Manager in handling client portfolios and assignments, as well as the preparation of workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Engage in cross-border projects as part of an integrated Customs & Global Trade network in the APAC region to deliver multinational clients tailor made solutions.
Requirements
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Laws, Economics, Taxation or a related field (international trade related is an advantage, but not a requirement).
• No prior working experience is required, but internships and work experience up to 1 year are an advantage.
• 2 or more years of working experience in providing customs, international trade, excise tax and/or other related tax/legal services in a law or consulting firm, multinational company or government authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of English.
• Demonstrate interest in international trade and/or international business.
• Creative thinker; a thirst for knowledge; good reasoning, processing and analytical skills; efficient multi-tasker, strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage work under pressure.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.