Customs & International Trade - Manager

A career in our Customs and International Trade Tax practice, within Tax and Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their customs and tax obligations across multiple territories. You ll advise clients on their local and overseas customs and tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, customs compliance, audit support and dispute resolution, cost-saving strategies, cross-tax advice and digital customs and international trade solutions and tools. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to help shape the trade agenda and be involved in strategic projects for customs and trade authorities in the region.

You will be part of a team that works regionally and will have the opportunity to deliver cross-territory projects, actively engaging with our global network of customs and international trade experts.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the Evolved PwC Professional framework, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Economics, Taxation, or a related field (trade-related qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory).

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in customs, international trade, excise tax, and related tax/legal services. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.

• Previous experience in consulting or client-facing roles.

• Expertise in Customs and International Trade regulations, import-export taxes, customs procedures, post clearance audit and litigation.

• Proficiency in HS code classification, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) application, duty exemption policies, trade management solutions, and export controls.

• Experience in the operation of trade management solutions and ability to leverage trade technologies effectively to optimize operations, automate processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Arabic is a plus.