Sep 12, Crystal Recruitment Declaration Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Our Client, a company in logistics industry and based in Limuru is looking for a competent and innovative Declaration Officer to join their team in providing value-based logistics solutions to their local and global customers. They have effectively developed the necessary resources to ensure optimum efficiency and professionalism thus enabling their clientele to benefit accordingly.

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

Applying IDF on the KENTRADE System.

Registering customs entries for all regimes- Export, Imports, Warehousing, Transit and Transshipments.

Preparing the required clearance documents for Port Clerks.

Follow up with KRA, Kentrade and other government agencies for approval of entries, IDFs and other permits respectively.

Advising company and clients in respects to declarations.

Ensure timely resolving of declaration issues with authorities.

Attend meetings and forums especially those related to Customs Documentation.

Cargo Payments

Operations & General

Ensure forwarding clerks have all required documents for clearance of cargo at KPA, CFS & KRA.

Tracking shipments and updating customers on arrival information.

Assist to sort out any tariff dispute by the custom officers during clearance and clarification on declaration in case it’s required.

Follow up with the port staff for clearance of goods and advise the transport department on the same.

Advise the Operations and sales team on the customs procedures, clarifications, duty tariff codes that might be required by the client.

Advice management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations so as to help realize growth.

Be conversant with the general forwarding office administration roles such as filling. Timely submission of daily, weekly and monthly Declaration Report to Operations Manager.

Any other duties assigned by the Management from time to time.

Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in a similar role

Diploma/Degree in related fields

EACFFPC/KRATI/KESRA Certification

Single Window, TRADEX and KENTRADE with vide usage of TRADEX and KENTRADE

Excellent Knowledge of Live Animal Regulations

Must know HSCODE to be used for IDF entries.

Experience with/knowledge of KRA ICMS system

Experience and full understanding of Air freights and Sea Freights clearance procedures.

Excellent knowledge of KENTRADE, TRADEX, ASYCUDA and TANCIS online systems.

Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills.

Attention to details

Ability to work long and strenuous hours.

How to Apply

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