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  • Posted: Aug 21, 2018
    Deadline: Aug 30, 2018
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    In 1992, for the first time ever, The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) gave the first shipping award to a candidate from the African continent. The "CORY BROTHERS SHIPPING AWARD" went to ESL’s founder and Managing Director, Mr Silvester Kututa. This was the first of a series of international shipping and logistics awards in our gall...
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    Declaration Officer

    Job Description

    We seek to give the opportunity to a candidate who ideally holds a professional qualification in Forwarding with a background knowledge and experience in Customs Declaration, Documentation and Forwarding.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Shipment Documentation
      • Confirmation/verification of received shipment documents.
      • Advising on additional information /documents required.
      • Confirmation of invoices to ensure values tally with customs valuation for similar items.
      • Confirmation and advice on HS Codes to be used for IDF/ entries.
      • Ensure documents in files are correct and in order.
    • Shipment Declaration
      • Customs Declaration of all cargo.
      • Advising company and clients in respects to declaration.
      • Monitoring of lodged entries and taking necessary actions as required.
      • Ensure timely resolving of declaration issues with authorities.
      • Attend meetings and forums especially those related to Customs Documentation.
    • Cargo Payments
      • Follow up of shipment tickets with KPA/ CFS.
      • Liaising with Finance/Clients for payments of taxes and shipment costs
      • Bonds
      • Timely cancellation of security bonds.
      • Proper records of bonds in effect and those cancelled.
    • Operations
      • Ensure forwarding clerks have all required documents for clearance of cargo at KPA, CFS & KRA.
      • Occasionally be involved in verification and physical clearance of shipments at KPA, CFS & KRA.
      • Advice management on improvement areas to help realize growth.
    • General (Others)
      • Be conversant with the general forwarding office administration roles such as filling.
      • Be involved in training and supervision of trainees.
      • Timely submission of monthly Declaration
      • Report to Operations Manager.
      • Any other duties assigned by the Management from time to time.

    Key Performance Areas/Indicators

    • Timely management of all declaration complaints and errors.
    • Timely and accurate processing of all entries to avoid penalties and cancellation.
    • Timely bond cancellation.
    • Submission of monthly Declaration Report on all shipments handled and any challenges encountered.

    Qualification, Competencies and Skills

    Qualifications

    • Diploma in C&F EACFFPC is mandatory
    • ICMS Training will be an additional advantage
    • Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in handling Customs Declaration

    Competencies, Skills and Abilities

    • Customs Declaration
    • Conversant with all customs procedures.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Honest and of high integrity
    • Work under minimum supervision

    Method of Application

    All interested persons to submit, through email, their applications, CV, academic certificates, training certificates and testimonials to career@esl-eastafrica.com

    This advert expires on 30th August 2018. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

     

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