Global Trade Assistant Manager Jhb 1

**The Opportunity**
The Global Trade &
Excise function at EY Johannesburg consists of a specialised team of expert consultants, advising and assisting various local and international clients. The team works across multiple industries including mining (onshore and offshore), petroleum and gas, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and beauty, FMCG, motor vehicles and many more.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Skills and Attributes for success**
- The ability to work in a team effectively and constructively is a must
- Client focused, an ability to actively maintain and develop strong relationships with clients
- An effective time manager and planner Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through effective writing
- Drafting clear and concise documents is important
**To qualify for the role, you must have**
- A University Degree in Law (LL.B), Commerce (Honours), Accounting (Honours), and or Logistics (Honours) is required
- Around 2-3 years working experience in consulting or a junior managerial role is required
- Work experience in Customs, Excise, Logistics and or International Trade is preferred
**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Other accredited Customs, Excise and or International Trade qualifications would be beneficial
**What we look for**
We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.
**What working at EY offers**
As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work with inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
**About EY**
As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
**Join us in building a better working world.