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.