Department: Customs and International Trade
Location: Dublin
Description
BDO Irelands Customs and International Trade department is growing, and we have an open vacancy for a
Senior Manager.
As a Senior Manager in the team you will work directly with clients to navigate customs regulations, optimize cross-border operations, and support compliance programs. You’ll play a hands-on role in project delivery while contributing to the growth of our practice through internal development, client support, and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver customs and trade compliance consulting services to a diverse client base, including import/export diagnostics, customs reviews, and compliance strategy development
- Conduct classification (HTS), valuation, and origin analysis; advise clients on documentation, customs clearance, and risk mitigation
- Support clients in preparing for and responding to customs audits or appeals
- Perform trade data analysis and benchmarking to identify duty-saving opportunities (e.g., FTAs, customs warehousing, IPR/OPR, duty drawback)
- Draft and review internal procedures, SOPs, and manuals for client customs operations
- Collaborate closely with the Partner in charge and other Departments on client work
- Monitor regulatory changes and trade policy developments, producing client alerts or internal briefings for your client base
- Participate in proposal development and thought leadership
- Assist in mentoring junior team members and building internal tools/templates
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
- Degree level
- Minimum 8 years of experience in customs and international trade
- Experience in a Customs Consulting role
- Strong technical understanding of customs rules (e.g., EU Customs Code, WCO guidelines)
- Practical experience with preferential origin, valuation, and classification
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing and report-writing skills
- Proficient with basic IT tools
- Understanding of using trade systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM) is a plus
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience advising or working with clients in sectors such as manufacturing or life sciences
- Thorough understanding of AIS and Customs Declarations
- Relevant certification
- Self-starter comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced environment with direct client interaction
- Comfortable with business development and generation
What We Offer:
- A close-knit, supportive team culture with real responsibility from day one
- Exposure to strategic and operational projects across a range of industries
- Tailored professional development and progression opportunities
- The chance to shape the growth of a specialist practice with a respected reputation
