Customs Executive at Sheer Logistics

Responsibilities for the Customs Executive Job

• Declaration of warehousing, removal entries and import declaration forms (IDF) in the Simba and Orbus (KRA Online) systems; and submitting them to customs;
• Execute all security bonds, ensuring that those due for retirement are attended to in time through the insurance company and Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Submitting annual reports of goods in the bonded warehouse on time and assisting customs officers in conducting annual bond audits;
• Apply for renewal of the bonded warehouse annual license and simba system (Tradex) license and ensure they are processed and issued on time;
• Ensure all receiving and issuing done in the bonded warehouse is in accordance to customs procedures and customer specifications;
• Review and identify the customs documentation requirements;
• Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly;
• 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;
• 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; and
• Provide regular and accurate reports to the Supervisor and status of outstanding entries for clearance.

Qualifications for the Customs Executive Job

• FEAFFA (Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Association) Certification. Registered as certified customs agents & freight forwarders by East Africa Customs Agents freight forwarders Board (EACAFFB);
• Diploma or Certificate in Customs or related course;
  Certificate in Computer studies or relevant with high proficiency in Microsoft office;
• Conversant with the KRA clearance procedures and Simba System;
• Have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports as well as knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya;
• An overall professional and positive attitude;
• Punctuality and flexible working hours; and
• Good interpersonal relations, communication skills and possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.