Customs Declaration Officer – Oil & Gas at Reeds Africa Consult

• To ensure accurate, compliant, and timely customs declaration and clearance of petroleum products, lubricants, and related equipment, facilitating seamless import/export operations while aligning with regulatory requirements within the oil and gas industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and review instructions regarding customs declarations and documentation for petroleum products and related imports/exports from clients and internal teams.
• Ensure effective consultation and coordination between clients, company teams, clearing agents, and customs authorities.
• Professionally prepare and execute customs declarations to avoid punitive measures, demurrage, and operational delays.
• Verify and confirm shipment documentation against customs and company requirements.
• Undertake accurate and timely customs declarations for inbound and outbound oil and gas products.
• Input shipping and product data for generation of customs entry declarations for all shipments.
• Ensure the smooth flow of freight documentation for bulk fuel, lubricants, and related cargo.
• Resolve declaration and clearance issues with customs authorities promptly.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes in customs regulations affecting the oil and gas industry while advising management of compliance requirements.
• Eliminate delays and avoid customs offenses by declaring accurate HS codes, correct tariffs, and ensuring documentation compliance.
• Prepare and submit regular customs status reports to management.
• Carry out any other duties related to customs operations as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Diploma or Degree in Clearing & Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in customs documentation and clearance, preferably within the oil and gas or FMCG industries.
• Advanced knowledge of ICMS, Kentrade, Asycuda,  and related customs clearance systems.
• Sound knowledge of tariffs, HS codes, trade agreements, and oil and gas import/export compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle high-volume documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Understanding of air and sea freight clearance processes, with specific knowledge of petroleum product clearance.
• Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with customs officials, agents, and internal teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines in a dynamic operational environment.