Our
client, a leading manufacturer of wire products is seeking to recruit a Declaration Officer.
Location: Nairobi
Roles and Responsibilities
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Preparing export documents.
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Sending the above to the clearing
agent for lodgments on the same day.
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Tracking shipments, updating on
arrival information and ensuring correct shipping documentation.
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Following up on the verification of
all exports with the customs offices.
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Undertake all declaration procedures
for imports and exports.
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Application of Import Declaration
Forms for all shipment.
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Making sure bond returns are done on
time
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Receive incoming materials for the
bond
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Maintaining a proper record of all
shipments in the bonded warehouse
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Sending required import documents for
clearance on time
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Bonds management and cancellation procedures
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Application of standardization
stickers where applicable
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Make sure that all the records are up
to date with respective office of the customs department
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Following up with the warehousing
approval.
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Liaise with suppliers for timely
shipments, follow up for documents to be received and goods cleared well in
time to avoid late documentation charges, storage charges and demurrages.
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Follow up correspondence between
various statutory bodies and other parties including KRA, KBS, KPA, etc.
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Ensure correct use of Kenya Revenue
Authority Tariffs.
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Ensure that correct values are used
during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue
because of penalties.
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Establish and maintain a working
relationship with customs office.
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Making sure inspections and speed
governors are renewed on time
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Applying for KEBS exemption for raw
materials, spares and machines
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Following up with KEBS
standardization permits
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Applying marine cover notes
Qualification and Experience
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Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding
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A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in
the same capacity
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Highly conversant with KRA Simba
system and Orgus (will be an added advantage)
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Must have knowledge of government
procedures relating to imports and exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining
to Kenya, east and central Africa.
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Possess a high degree of integrity,
honesty and confidentiality
To apply, send your CV and cover
letter only to careers@flexi-personnel.com on or before close of business 20th
November, 2016.
Clearly indicate the position applied
for and salary expectation on the subject line
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge
candidates for job placement.
