Job Title: Customs Clearance & Documentation Clerk
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 35K
– 40K
Our Client is a global moving,
relocation and shipping company. Looking to hire a competent Customs Clearance
& Documentation Clerk.
Responsibilities
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Review and identify the customs
documentation requirements
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Review and process the different type
of customs forms required for re-export and stamping procedures.
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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
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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.
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Verifying that orders are accurately
filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for delivery against
documents
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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.
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Arrange for payment of taxes and
duties.
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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
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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.
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Provide regular and accurate reports
to the Clearance Supervisor on all cleared cargo and status of outstanding
goods for clearance.
Qualifications
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3-5 years relevant work Experience.
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Must hold a diploma or Bachelor’s
degree in Logistics or related course.
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Certificate in Computer studies or
relevant with high proficiency in Microsoft office
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Must be conversant with the KRA
clearance procedures and Simba System
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Knowledge of documentation
requirements and preparation (Must have experience preparing Waybills)
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Must have the ability to able to
clear both Sea & Air shipments at the port as well as borders.
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An overall professional and positive
attitude
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Punctuality is must and flexible
working hours
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Good interpersonal relations,
communication skills and possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and
confidentiality.
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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 this describes you and you are up to task, email your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Customs Clearance & Documentation Clerk) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Tuesday 31st January 2017.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for
receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for
interview will be contacted