Declaration Officer at Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Limited (ESL)

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