JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Customs Clerk ensures timely clearance of imports/exports, accurate documentation, and compliance with regulations. They support logistics by maintaining records, coordinating with internal teams, liaising with customs and freight forwarders, and facilitating efficient cargo movement and on-time delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify customs documents for export shipment, ensuring timely exportation of all shipments
- Secure booking with shipping agents for all export requests and planned export orders
- Coordinate haulage services for export containers with external transport service providers and warehouse
- Prepare commercial invoices, export certificates, proforma bill of lading, customs invoices and airway bills, insurance certificates for export orders.
- Coordinate fumigation and plant quarantine services with Warehouse Supervisor and CSRs
- Maintain pertinent records
- Timely clearance of import/export cargo, to minimize the occurrence of rent and demurrage on shipments
- Check classification of goods to compute assessment of duty charges
- Examine cargo to ensure that it corresponds with the relevant entries and invoices and that goods are in sound condition before they are dispatch.
- Deliver completed documents to the bank, shipping agents, port and customs
- Assist in monthly/annual stock taking as needed.
- Promote safety awareness and the development of a Safety Culture within the company
- Liaise with external customers/contractors/suppliers as and when necessary
- Any other duties as may be required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- One to Two (1-2) years experience in field
- Five (5) Ordinary Level subjects, including Mathematics and English
- Relevant combination of training and experience
- Working knowledge of Customs regulations and local and international Trade laws will be an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team with a high attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must have the intention to pursue Customs Clerk Certification
Closing date for applications: Thursday October 16th, 2025