Customs and Trade Tax Expert

Job Description & Summary

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly evolving tax and trade ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s Tax and Trade teams, the world’s leading providers of tax and international trade services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate and indirect tax, transfer pricing and international trade, where customs rules, trade agreements, sanctions and sustainability measures increasingly shape global business.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Customs Senior Expert to join our offices in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent.

• Advise clients on global trade strategy and compliance in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment (sanctions, trade measures, reshoring, regionalisation).
• Give advice about all aspects of customs, excise and related consumption taxes, and supporting companies in managing their customs and excise compliance.
• Analyse records, solve problems and point out opportunities for our clients, being involved in contacts with local tax authorities.
• Support supply-chain structuring and optimisation from a customs and trade perspective.
• Assist with audits, rulings and dispute management with customs and excise authorities.
• Help clients implement and improve Global Trade Management (GTM) systems (e.g. SAP GTS or similar).
• Apply AI and data analytics to improve classification, origin, risk detection and document handling.
• Translate regulatory requirements into (automated), defensible trade processes.
• This role combines technical trade expertise, business insight and technology enablement in a client-facing consulting environment.

Job Description

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow. The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place. Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly evolving tax and trade ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s Tax and Trade teams, the world’s leading providers of tax and international trade services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate and indirect tax, transfer pricing and international trade, where customs rules, trade agreements, sanctions and sustainability measures increasingly shape global business. From navigating tariffs and origin rules to responding to geopolitical shifts and digitalising trade operations, your work will sit at the intersection of regulation, supply chains and technology. Your specialty is always your choice. Our multidisciplinary teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent, accountable and resilient in a world of changing trade policies and border controls. It’s better for business and better for society.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Customs Senior Expert to join our offices in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent.

Your impact

• Advise clients on global trade strategy and compliance in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment (sanctions, trade measures, reshoring, regionalisation).
• Give advice about all aspects of customs, excise and related consumption taxes, and supporting companies in managing their customs and excise compliance.
• Analyse records, solve problems and point out opportunities for our clients, being involved in contacts with local tax authorities.
• Support supply-chain structuring and optimisation from a customs and trade perspective.
• Assist with audits, rulings and dispute management with customs and excise authorities.
• Help clients implement and improve Global Trade Management (GTM) systems (e.g. SAP GTS or similar).
• Apply AI and data analytics to improve classification, origin, risk detection and document handling.
• Translate regulatory requirements into (automated), defensible trade processes.
• This role combines technical trade expertise, business insight and technology enablement in a client-facing consulting environment.

As a Senior Expert, you will be integrated into an Indirect Tax team of 50 tax specialists. You will be dealing with highly sophisticated clients (multinational corporations and major Belgian-headquartered companies) with specific needs. You will design tailor‑made international trade solutions (essentially in relation to customs,