Customs Clearance
General Description
Customs Clearance involves the preparation of Customs documentation to ensure that any shipments either imported or exported meet all applicable laws so that entry or export can occur.
Key Result Areas
- Working as part of a team and reporting to the Customs Manager.
- Calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid
- Liaising with Customers.
- Entering details onto Asycuda, allocating correct tariff codes and licenses.
- Attending meetings with Customs Officials in the application of duty refunds and tariff
reclassification as appropriate and assisting with any appeals that are forthcoming. - Maintaining understanding and keeping up to date with changes as they occur, to be able to
advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems and all other customs related matters. - Liaising with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs.
- Ensuring that all exchange control documents are prepared and sent to clients as quick as
possible.
THE INCUMBENT
Education
- Diploma in Shipping
Experience and Knowledge - Background knowledge of Customs Clearance
- At least 3 years in a similar position
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Must be a skilled communicator on all levels.
- Must be a person of high integrity (Honesty and Transparency).
CVs and applications should be sent to: customsclerk2022mw@gmail.com