Job Title: Declaration Officer / Clerk
Number of Open Positions: 1
Location: Mombasa
Closing Date: 17th July 2015
Salary: 25,000/=
Job Summary: We
are looking to fill the position of a Declaration Officer in our Mombasa
office.
The officer will be incharge of
- Timely collection of clearance documents
- Preparation of import and export documents
- Verification and clearance of goods at the
airport and at the ICD
- In collaboration with the Branch Manager
coordinate on all shipments including preparation of all documentation,
working with shipping line, airlines, freight forwarders and inland
carriers , providing updates, obtaining POD’s and charges and performing
all the necessary data entry.
- Timely clearance of goods from the various
sheds to avoid late documentation charges, storage charges and demurrages
- Confirming of any breakages, delays e.t.c for
the cargo
- Processing of export files at ICD, bonds at
Times Towers, exemptions at relevant Government Ministries and perfection
documents and to make sure the entries are released at the various sheds
- Make sure once the goods have been cleared
they are delivered on time to the clients
- Make timely reports to the office on the
progress of cargo clearance
- Assist in lodging perfection entries and preparation
of bonds
- Lodging of entries and IDFs in the system
- Follow up correspondences between various
statutory bodies and other parties including KPA, KRA and KEPHIS
- Any other duties that may be required of him
or her.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding
- Computer Literate
- At least 1 year Experience as a Declaration
Clerk
Desired Knowledge and Skills
- Communication and presentation Skills
- Good people management and Leadership Skills
How to Apply
If you do not meet the minimum
requirements and have not worked in the Clearing and Forwarding Field please do
not apply.
Send an updated C.V to hrclearingandforwarding@gmail.com before close of business Friday 17th July 2015.
