Customs Compliance Advisor - Calgary, Canada - Cenovus Energy Inc.

Description

About this opportunity:

This position is part of the Customs Compliance team within Treasury & Risk (Finance), responsible for the governance and compliance activities/processes that support the import/export of commodities, various oil and gas equipment and other tangible goods (parts and materials). Said equipment and goods pertain to applicable business unit operations and projects within the organization.

This role will collaborate with the applicable business units and other supporting functions to facilitate cross border movement effectively and compliantly, with an eye towards risk management and proactive/forward-thinking approach. Success in this role will be dependent upon maintaining good business insight related to the Cenovus' business operations and the ability to affect change in terms of enhancement and adherence to the customs control framework. In addition, strong communication skills and analytical skills, maintaining close attention to detail, while managing competing priorities are key for this role.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of customs control framework, including updated monitoring, measurement and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with business groups, logistics teams and supporting functions to reinforce clear pre-trade, trade operations and post-trade processes; pre-trade may include commercial contract review and recommendations (including Incoterms 2010 and
• Identify areas for process improvement and develop performance indicators and reports to gauge success.
• Contribute to corporate Standard and Procedures, guidelines/checklists, and desk procedures to align with best practice trade compliance requirements and regulations.
• Conduct analysis and assist in facilitation of internal audits to determine import/export compliance performance and support external audit activities as required. Leverage data analytics as applicable.
• Support development and facilitate training to educate stakeholders on import/export requirements and information relevant to their respective roles.
• Collaborate and help guide business teams in instituting required recordkeeping processes, that substantiate origin, classification, and valuation.
• Research and support various trade compliance process improvement initiatives in the areas of customs valuation, HS classification and customs broker management.
• Research and remain apprised of import/export regulations and communicate as such when new regulations impact Cenovus.

Who you are:

• 8-10 years' experience as a Canadian Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) focusing on compliance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Oil & Gas industry and/or at a customs brokerage firm supporting the oil & gas industry as preferred; strong working knowledge of the oil and gas projects and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and Customs laws, rules & regulations.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms 2010 and 2020 and their use in commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones considered an asset.
• Data analytics and visualization experience considered an asset, given large and varied datasets - both structured and unstructured data.
• Standout colleague with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong ability to analyze complex information & details, and present findings in a clear concise format.
• Show up with a curious and questioning attitude to challenge existing ways of working and demonstrate ability to motivate change to influence corporate compliance and adherence.
• Ability to work effectively on an impactful team while managing competing priorities.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT April 5, 2024.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the encouraged organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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