A fast paced Shipping Company is currently seeking a reputable candidate for the position of Customs Clerk

Application Deadline:  26 April 2019

Location – La Tourney Commercial Zone, Vieux Fort

Position: Part time with the opportunity for full time employment

 Job Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Clear goods through customs and ensure delivery to their respective outlet.
• Perform examinations of cargo with customs at air and sea ports
• Pay or arrange for payment of relevant taxes and duties on goods cleared.
• Calculate customs duties and other relevant charges on each shipment to be cleared.
• Update customs charges on customer accounts and orders within 24hrs of goods being cleared
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as invoices, certificates of origin, and licenses that may be required for customs clearance
• Classify goods using the relevant and correct tariff codes
• Keep management informed on all import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
• Maintain customs prepayment account at an adequate level
• Manage all Customs related costs such as Overtime, travel and other expenses to keep at a minimum
• Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Estimate duties on goods as required by management
• Ensure that all entries are paid in a timely manner
• Maintain proper records of all imports and exports ensuring that all documents are properly filed and kept in good order
• Undertake customs examination of shipments that arrive via air and sea ports as required by customs

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

·         At least 5 Years’ customs brokerage experience.  Experience working with a courier service will be an asset

·         Knowledge in customs entry procedures, classification, valuation, rates of duty as well as all taxes and fees applicable for imported merchandise

·         Be Qualified/Trained in the use of Asycuda++;  posess sound knowledge and experience working with Asycuda++ to prepare customs entries and other relevant documents needed for clearance

·         Be knowledgeable of various means by which goods can be cleared for commercial and personal effects; possess experience working with bond facilities

·         Be honest, strong and dedicated individual capable of efficiently working as a team-member or independently.

·         Have sound knowledge of Customs Laws & Procedures

If you are ready to join our energetic and fast paced work environment, send in your application toslushipping@gmail.com

 (Please mention the Job Title in your email)

Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.