Senior Manager - Customs and International Trade (BDO Ireland)

<h1>Senior Manager - Customs and International Trade (BDO Ireland) </h1><p><strong>Department: </strong>Customs and International Trade</p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full Time</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Dublin</p><h3>Description</h3> <strong>BDO Irelands Customs and International Trade </strong>department is growing, and we have an open vacancy for a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Manager</strong>. This position will work directly with the departments Partner. You will become a part of the decision-making process within the department. We are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving Senior Manager seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking Customs and International Trade department. This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. <br/><br/>At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need, and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality. You will be part of an experienced team, with strong operational professional skills in Import, Trade Compliance, Management, Logistics Management, and International Logistics.<br/><h3>Key Responsibilities &amp; Relationships </h3><strong>Responsibilities </strong><ul> <li>Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients. Working closely with Senior Executive levels in managing specific requirements.</li> <li>Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries.</li> <li>Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff.</li> <li>Provide advice to clients on Customs reporting for Economic Procedures.</li> <li>Manage audit flows through ERP systems.</li> <li>Conduct internal audits of customs clearance declarations.</li> <li>Drafting and Reviewing SOPs.</li> <li>Drafting BPMNS and RACIs.</li> </ul> <br/><strong>Relationships </strong> <ul> <li>Will develop strong working relationships with the managers and other members of the team.</li> <li>Will actively collaborate with peers in other teams/departments.</li> <li>Will be the main point of contact for a range of clients.</li> <li>Will develop a good understanding of the firm's core values and how they apply to our objectives/strategies. In particular how they impact our department and the part the job holder and our team plays in achieving them.</li> <li>Will assist with the preparation of clients' presentations including preparation of board reports and tender/proposal documents.</li> </ul><br/><h3>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</h3><ul> <li>5+ years experience within customs.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of customs legislation including Origin rules, Classification and Valuation.</li> <li>Experience in industry and in customs reporting for Economic Procedures.</li> <li>Experience in internal auditing of customs clearance declarations.</li> <li>Understanding of ERP systems and management of audit flows through the ERP systems.</li> <li>Familiarity with export licensing a positive but not essential.</li> <li>Familiarity with customs and freight requirements.</li> <li>Experience with supplier and customer due diligence for customs purposes.</li> <li>Experience in drafting and reviewing SOPs.</li> <li>Experience with drafting of BPMNs and RACIs.</li> <li>Supply chain qualifications advantageous. </li> <li>Audit/tax qualifications advantageous. </li> </ul><br/><h3>Benefits</h3><strong>Income</strong><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Annual bonus scheme</li> <li>Enhanced benefit allowance</li> <li>Travel Green Allowance Voucher</li> <li>Mobile phone</li> <li>Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.</li> <li>Income protection </li> <li>Pension scheme</li> </ul><strong>Health</strong><ul> <li>Permanent Health Insurance (Income Protection)</li> <li>Digi Doc </li> <li>Group health schemes</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>CSR, Sports and Social and Wellness Committees</li> <li>On site gym</li> </ul><strong>Career</strong><ul> <li>Career Progression</li> <li>BDO Learning &amp; Development programme</li> <li>Coverage of professional subscription</li> </ul><strong>Leave</strong><ul> <li>Together Anywhere Leave</li> <li>Annual Leave Purchase Scheme</li> <li>Adoptive Leave Increase</li> </ul><strong>Location</strong><ul> <li>Free breakfast every day</li> <li>State of the art office </li> <li>Central location </li> <li>On site café </li> <li>On site complementary barista </li> </ul>