Customs Clearance / Bond Control Agent at Corporate Staffing

Contract Type: Valid till March 2020

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 and 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 and also 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
• Knowledge of documentation requirements
• Must have the ability to able to clear along 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 the International Community.