Brites Management Customs Clearance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Brites Management Customs Clearance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience: 3-5 years

Location: Nairobi

Job Field: Logistics

Duties & Responsibilities

Review and identify the customs documentation requirements

Review and process the different types of customs forms required for re-export and stamping procedures.

Act as a consultant in customs, logistics, and warehousing matters.

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.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situation and other factors that could affect services to customers.

Calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of the company.

Arrange for payment of taxes and duties.

Post bonds for the products being imported or assist the company 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 the material to ensure the 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 the company and customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, and all other customs-related matters.

Handle good

working relationships with customs authorities and other stakeholders in the industry.

Provide regular and accurate reports to the company General Exports directors on all cleared cargo and the status of outstanding goods for clearance.

Perform any other duty as assigned by the General Exports Directors

Qualifications/ Requirements/Key Skills

3-5 years of relevant work Experience as a Customs Officer

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 and be able to clear along borders.

An overall professional and positive attitude
Punctuality is a must and flexible working hours

Good interpersonal relations, and 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.

Knowledge of international trade and taxations

Flexible

Able to meet deadlines

Customer service

Analytical and Problem Solving skills


How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to careers@britesmanagement.com

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