Customs Clerk, ANSA Coatings Limited

The Customs Clerk is responsible for effectively and efficiently ensuring that all cargo and raw material are cleared from ports of departure, and bonded warehouses, also export at ports of exit.

Job Summary:

• The Customs Clerk is responsible for effectively and efficiently ensuring that all cargo and raw material are cleared from ports of departure, and bonded warehouses, also export at ports of exit.

Job Description:

• Obtain necessary endorsements from customs and other government ministries for imports and exports.
• Obtain approval from local shipping agents and customs at relevant ports of exit for the shipping of cargo.
• Obtain certificates and cheques to make payment to assigned financial institution/bank.
• Monitor un-stuffing of containers at the relevant port of entry and bonded warehouse
• Process documents at the various points of entry and from warehouses for the delivery of cargo.
• Delivery of consignee mail and payments of freight at local agents
• Visit shipping agencies for their verification on imported goods.
• Conduct all business transactions in accordance with the high ethical standards that the company maintains.
• Effectively processes all documentation ensuring that customs, demurrage costs are kept to a minimum at all times.
• To track shipments and retrieve shipping documentations from various parties and ensure documentations are in accordance with the Customs & Excise requirements prior to shipment/s arrival
• Ensure precise entry in all reports and compare information to guarantee correct information throughout.
• Ensure payment vouchers are prepared accurately
• Maintain and track minister licenses for concession items
• Maintain all container/shipment updates/logs daily and real-time
• Communicate with relevant officials to ensure the efficient clearance and delivery of goods.
•  Close all shipments and file all documents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of and perform all duties in accordance with procedures as per ISO 9001 standards and the Company’s Quality Systems Manual.
• Participate in Training and Development activities as required
• Participate in and assist in the monthly stock taking activity as required.
• Promote safety awareness and the development of a Safety culture within the company.
• Conduct any other related duties that may be assigned by the Customs Supervisor/Chief Financial Officer.
• Compliance with Ansa Mcal Group Policies.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Secondary School Passes or an equivalent combination of academic and work experience
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar function
• Computer literate with knowledge of customs software packages
• Customs Clerk Grade I or II license
• Core Experience in Warehousing Environment of a Manufacturing Entity
•  Microsoft Office Suite, ACE, ASYCUDA.