Tax Advisor - Indirect Taxes - Customs

Role Overview

In this customs and international trade advisory role, you will help clients understand and meet their regulatory obligations while identifying ways to manage duty exposure and compliance risk. Your day-to-day work will combine technical research, customs data analysis, written advice, and support for audits and dealings with regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on customs compliance, valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, and related international trade matters.
• Support customs audits, compliance reviews, objections, appeals, and dispute resolution work.
• Carry out customs health checks, assess trade processes, and identify compliance gaps, risks, and potential opportunities.
• Analyse and reconcile customs data, calculating duty exposure and investigating discrepancies.
• Draft advisory memoranda, technical reports, client presentations, and correspondence tailored to each engagement.
• Research customs laws, case decisions, regional trade agreements, and regulatory changes relevant to client matters.
• Assist with engagements involving customs authorities and other regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to proposals, business development activity, and ongoing client relationship management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in customs, international trade, tax advisory, logistics, freight forwarding, or regulatory compliance.
• KCSE overall grade of B or higher, including at least a B in English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of the East African Community Customs Management Act, customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, the EAC Common External Tariff, and WTO customs valuation principles is an advantage.
• A recognised diploma in Customs Administration, Customs Operations, or International Trade, including a qualification from KESRA, is an advantage.
• CPA, ACCA, CILT, or another relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Strong technical judgement, careful attention to detail, and the ability to analyse problems and reach sound conclusions.
• A collaborative, resourceful, and efficient approach, with the resilience to work under pressure.
• Professional integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and a strong sense of responsibility.