Mariia Ishchenko
Bratislava
Summary
Experienced customs compliance specialist with over 5 years of experience in the public and private sectors, including the State Customs Service of Ukraine and PwC Ukraine. Skilled in customs audits, court representation, and advising multinational companies on classification issues, valuation issues (e.g., royalty payments), country of origin determination, and other international trade issues (e.g., waste shipments). Support companies in obtaining AEO authorization. Based in Bratislava, I am eager to apply my EU customs expertise in a dynamic global environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Customs Compliance Consultant
PwC Ukraine
12.2022 - Current
- Advised multinational clients on challenging customs authorities’ decisions, securing cost savings through strategic dispute resolution.
- Supported 20+ companies in obtaining AEO status and simplifications
- Determined classification codes, country of origin and customs value of the goods
- Provided expert consultation on complex issues (e.g., franchise fees, waste shipments), obtaining individual customs rulings for clients
- Prepared legal documents to efficiently protect companies’ rights and interests
Customs Compliance Consultant
PwC Ukraine
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients in settling customs disputes, focusing on valuation and classification challenges
- Conducted negotiations with customs authorities and prepared documentation to safeguard client interests
- Contributed to customs compliance reviews, enhancing operational efficiency for Ukrainian and global firms
Legal Counsel
State Fiscal Service / State Customs Service
Mykolaiv
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted 50+ customs audits of Ukrainian companies
- Represented state agency in courts, cutting expenses through effective legal strategies
- Delivered consultations and negotiated with stakeholders to resolve customs issues
- Monitored legislative changes in customs law to support operational decisions
Assistant to the Dean
National University "Odessa Law Academy"
Odessa
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed communications and administrative tasks to support faculty operations
- Drafted proposals and reports in collaboration with the Dean
- Organized events and promoted the Faculty in mainstream media
Education
Master’s Degree - Law
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
Odesa, Ukraine01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
Odesa, Ukraine06.2018
Skills
- Customs Compliance and EU Regulations
- Classification of goods
- Customs value issues
- Country of origin determination
- Customs Audits
- AEO authorization
- Obtaining customs rulings
Languages
- Ukrainian, Native
- English, IELTS Academic B2
- German, B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Customs Compliance Consultant
PwC Ukraine
12.2022 - Current
Customs Compliance Consultant
PwC Ukraine
03.2021 - 11.2022
Legal Counsel
State Fiscal Service / State Customs Service
06.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant to the Dean
National University "Odessa Law Academy"
09.2017 - 06.2019
Master’s Degree - Law
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
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