| Job Detail | Full Information |
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| Job Title | Senior Associate – Trade & Customs |
| Company | KPMG |
| Job ID | 30049718 |
| Job Location | Salarpuria Knowledge City, Orwell, A Wing, 6th Floor, Unit 3, Sy No. 83/1, Plot No. 2, Raidurg, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500081, India |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Posting Date | 22 October 2026, 10:13 AM |
| Apply Before | 23 October 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Commerce from an accredited college or university |
| Experience Required | At least 3 years of relevant experience in trade compliance |
| Department | Tax – Global Delivery Network (GDN) |
| Role Type | Individual Contributor |
| Reporting To | Assistant Manager / Manager |
| Job Overview | Support global Trade & Customs Managed Services, including product classification, Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Post Entry Review (PER), and other trade compliance activities. Help deliver accurate, technology-enabled, standardized processes for global clients. |
| Key Responsibilities | Conduct trade compliance research; support HTS classification, FTA, restricted party screening, and PER assignments; maintain project databases and electronic records; collaborate with US and global teams; manage assigned projects from planning through completion; ensure work quality and timely delivery. |
| HTS Classification Skills | Lead HTS and FTA projects; perform end-to-end quality checks; classify goods under Chapters 84, 85, and 90; use semi-automated tariff classification tools; improve classification processes and reduce turnaround time. Expected to work independently and mentor 5–7 team members in the classification role. |
| FTA Responsibilities | Contact suppliers for free trade agreements such as USMCA, CAFTA, and KORUS; verify country-of-origin information; review supplier responses; maintain trackers and supporting records; follow up on outstanding responses; audit accepted solicitation campaigns weekly; identify process improvements using monthly KPIs. |
| Project & Team Management | Manage engagement workflows, team resources, and billing; maintain process control metrics; drive efficiency and productivity initiatives; support training, work prioritization, scheduling, and continuous improvement. |
| Technical Skills | Trade compliance, tariff classification, Free Trade Agreements, country-of-origin determination, post-entry review, restricted party screening, data validation, risk assessment, and recordkeeping. |
| Software Skills | Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. |
| Required Competencies | Strong analytical and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects; independent working ability; teamwork; adaptability; professional judgment; and commitment to client service. |
| Additional Expectations | Work across HTS, FTA, PER, and RPS based on business demand; communicate with US client contacts; mentor colleagues; share best practices; keep technical knowledge updated; seek feedback and maintain high-quality deliverables. |
