Customs Clerk Grade III (In house)

The Customs Clerk IlI (In house) is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective import and export of cargo by ensuring adherence to all processes, policies and procedures.

Job Summary

• The Customs Clerk III (In house) is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective import and export of cargo by ensuring adherence to all processes, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and submit documents utilizing the ACE and Asycuda system ensuring the timely clearing/processing of cargo.
• The clearance of import/export cargo in a timely manner, in order to prevent the payment of storage rent and demurrage, and to ensure the timely shipping of export cargo.
• Proper processing of regulatory documents and records.
• To provide the status of each shipment at any point in time.
• Be able to interact with the following Regulatory bodies:  Customs & Excise at all ports of call in Trinidad & Tobago and external Agencies such as TTBS, Chamber  of Commerce, Ministry of Trade, Toxic Board,Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards etc.
  
• Lodge physical documents at Customs house/shipping agencies as needed.
• To be present at the import/export of bonded as required.
• To upload payment receipts to TT BizLink and ensure agency releases.
• To work with team members to ensure the accurate and timely import/export of cargo.
• Knowledge of Customs Laws & procedures in relation to Chapters 78:01 & 78:03 of the Constitution, regulations, and system training etc.
• To assist with the clearance of LCL/FCL cargo.
• To maintain relations with key stake-holders.
• Ensure compliance with established HSSE and Housekeeping policies and procedures.
• To perform any duties which are related but limited to the above as requested by Management. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 CXC passes-English Language compulsory
• Grade III Customs Clerk License (REQUIRED)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar field.
• Competent authority on Laws of T’dad & T’go Customs Act Chapter78:01 2007
• Competent authority with the Explanatory notes to Harmonizzed Commodity Description and Coding System, 3rd Edition (2002)
  

Skills & Abilities

• Complete confidentiality of all matters relating to the Division.
• Accuracy in recording data/information.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks in order of urgency.
• Initiative in the performance of daily job-related tasks.
• Timeliness in the presentation of any data as requested by the Manager.
• Excellent customer relations.