Senior Customs Compliance Advisor
MAERSK · Gothenburg, Sweden
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Think Global, Work Local with Maersk Customs Service!
Are you ready to be part of an organization on an industry-defining transformation journey that will change the world?
Maersk, a global leader in logistics, is on a journey to transform the logistics industry and Customs Services is at the heart of this integrator strategy. With end-to-end customs visibility, Maersk Customs Services, offer global reach and local expertise to help customers navigate customs processes, and seamlessly coordinate their supply chains, ensuring the timely movement of goods.
To work at Maersk Customs Services is to work with the world. With over 60,000 unique customers, actively trading in 139 countries worldwide with a global delivery network spread across 113 countries, you will be working in a truly international environment.
Our end-to-end logistics services is constantly improving and with that our growing suite of digital solutions as well, which you can use to your benefit as part of our team in Customs Services.
Find yourself welcome in our diverse and inclusive culture, working alongside a team of more than 2,200 trade and customs experts around the world, where you are valued for who you are and rewarded for what you bring.
Are you ready to play your part in this?
Are you passionate about customs regulations, compliance and risk management?
We are currently looking for a Senior Customs Compliance Advisor .
We are looking for an engaged and proactive Senior Customs Compliance Advisor who wants to play a key role in strengthening our compliance program and ensuring adherence to customs regulations, laws, regulations and internal policies.
As a Senior Customs Compliance Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable customs legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal processes. You will proactively identify and mitigate risks while supporting the business in meeting both regulatory and customer requirements.
The role requires a strong understanding of the customs strategy at the Customs Delivery level, with a particular focus on Customs Compliance within the assigned area. You will be responsible for leading and contributing to both internal and external projects, working closely with stakeholders across the organization and with customers.
The ideal candidate will bring solid experience and strong expertise within the customs field, combined with a thorough understanding of customs compliance, regulatory requirements, and business processes.
The Nordic Customs Compliance department currently consists of 16 employees, with a focus on understanding and interpreting legal requirements and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines. We are an internal support function that assists the organization with customs-related matters and provides guidance on customs compliance issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to the business on compliance and ethical matters.
- Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring implementation in the organization, as well as assess their impact on the business.
- Conduct risk assessments and quality reviews.
- Support the Country Compliance Managers in the Area.
- Initiating and/or attending meetings with customers and authorities.
- Propose, participate, and lead customs related projects.
- Follow up on whistleblowing cases and support internal investigations when required.
- Contribute to reporting and presentations for management and relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education and/or experience relevant to compliance, customs regulations, risk management or international trade.
- Experience within compliance, internal controls, auditing, risk management or related disciplines.
- Solid understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
- Excellent communication skills in one of the Scandinavian languages as well as English, written and spoken.
Personal Attributes
- Responsible and reliable, with a proactive mindset.
- Structured, self-driven and customer-focused with commitment to delivering high-quality service.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization.
- Comfortable challenging others and providing clear guidance when needed.
- Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach.
What we Offer
An exciting role in a company with ambitious goals within compliance and sustainability. This position provides varied responsibilities and the opportunity to influence the development of our compliance program. We work in an inclusive and professional working environment, with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you can contribute to strengthening our compliance team.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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