Title: Customs Clearance and
Documentation Clerk
Salary: 35K - 40K
A
global moving, relocation and shipping company is looking to hire a Customs
Clearance & Documentation Clerk to be based in the office in Nairobi.
Job
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review
and identify the customs documentation requirements
- Review
and process the different type of customs forms required for re-export and
stamping procedures.
- Ensure
that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to
ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the
customs and company's systems
- Ensure
that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company's system as well
as Kenya’s Simba System and the same are properly recorded for future
reference.
- Verifying
that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of
goods gathered for delivery against documents
- Calculating
and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign
documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients. Arrange for
payment of taxes and duties.
- Post
bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining
bonds. The incumbent will also be required to prepare the necessary
import documentation such as certificates of origin and cargo control
documents.
- Review
and match issue documents to material to ensure correct item is being
delivered to the customer.
- Liaise
with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through
customs or quarantine
- Arrange
for transportation, warehousing or product distribution of imported or
exported goods and liaise with Freight Forwarders.
- Advise
customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance
requirements and all other customs related matters.
- Handle
good working relationship with customs authorities and other stakeholders
in the industry.
- Provide
regular and accurate reports to the Clearance Supervisor on all cleared
cargo and status of outstanding goods for clearance.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- 3-5
years relevant work Experience.
- Must
hold a diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related course.
- Certificate
in Computer studies or relevant with high proficiency in Microsoft office
- Must
be conversant with the KRA clearance procedures and Simba System
- Knowledge
of documentation requirements
- Must
have the ability to able to clear both Sea & Air shipments at the port
as well as borders.
- An
overall professional and positive attitude
- Punctuality
is must and flexible working hours
- Good
interpersonal relations, communication skills and possess a high degree of
integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
- Must
have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports
as well as knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya as well as East
and Central African countries.
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience;
please send your CV only with the subject (Customs Clearance &
Documentation Clerk) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 13th
July 2016.
Kindly
indicate current/last salary on your CV.
Please
use the subject given to ensure you are considered for the position.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.