CUSTOMS ENTRY CLERK

JOB TITLE: CUSTOMS ENTRY CLERK

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced Customs Entry Clerk to work in Nairobi Kenya.

Job Summary:

The Customs Entry Clerk is responsible for processing and managing the documentation necessary for customs clearance. The Customs Entry Clerk will be the expert on customs in-country and would be custodian for driving compliance with the relevant regulations in-country. This role serves as a link between the Operations Controllers and various customs regulatory bodies in-country.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Accurately frame entries and apply correct tariff classifications based on commodity nature and destination

Audit all commodity invoices and supporting documents against customs and statutory requirements to ensure relevant tariffs are applied

Prepare and submit import and export declarations coordinating with regulatory authorities and Operations Controllers for timely submission

Register customs declarations on systems such as Ayscuda

Maintain organized tracking lists of customs transactions and arrange duty payments

Engage with the Tender and Estimates desk on duty and tax estimates to help develop competitive proposals for prospective customers

Offer guidance to Operations Controllers on pre-declaration risks and co-create solutions to potential challenges

Act as the subject matter expert for customs-related queries alongside the Operations Controller

Liaise between revenue authorities and the business on behalf of customers to avoid undue penalties

Complete Import Declaration Forms in accordance with signed Service Level Agreements

Handover documents to runners for submission to customs authorities

Engage with customs officials to defend declarations at the revenue desk to avoid undue penalties

Ensure customs license is renewed

Remain abreast of new developments in Harmonized System codes trade controls and trade agreements to maintain compliance with revenue regulations

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in logistics supply chain or equivalent

Registration to declare goods on the customs system.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in customs

SKILLS

Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively with customs authorities customers and internal stakeholders.

Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives

Decision making and problem-solving skills

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.