Business Title: Associate or Senior Associate, Global Trade TechnologyRequisition Number: 111559 - 68Function: Tax ServicesArea of Interest:State: NYCity: New YorkDescription:At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firmKPMG is currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Global Trade Technology Services (https://tax.kpmg.us/content/tax/en/index.html) practice.Responsibilities:
Support implementation of Global Trade Technology solutions, including the design, build, training, testing and deployment stages of each project
Write blueprint and specification documents, perform system configuration and rigorously test the system and train users in its operation to prepare them for successfully using Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions in their daily trade and compliance activities
Work with clients; business resources to introduce innovative changes to how they conduct their business, encompassing changes to people, processes and technology
Collaborate with clients; technology resources in the technical deployment of the GTM application, to include an emphasis on knowledge transfer so the client can become self-sufficient
Additional responsibilities for senior associate include assisting in managing client engagements
Qualifications:
Minimum two years of recent experience for associate position working with SAP ECC, S/4 Hana (SAP GTS, SD and/or MM) and/or Oracle Enterprise technology (Oracle ERP, OTM and others); minimum four years of recent experience for senior associate position
Minimum of at least one full-life cycle Global Trade implementation project and a solid understanding of project methodology and milestones; Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and effectively manage teams for associate, minimum three years for senior associate
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university; senior associate preferred certifications: CBL (Customs Brokers License) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer), CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America, CPA, or JD/LLM.
Knowledge of supply chain, logistics or global trade processes, or experience with SAP, Sales & Distribution and/or Materials Management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to think analytically; very detail oriented and organized and excellent collaboration skills
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