Declaration Clerk Job Duties
Receive declaration/documentation instructions from clients
Professionally carry out customs declaration while observing utmost accuracy to avoid customs rejections and punitive measures and co-ordinate processing of customs clearance documentation
Eliminate delays and customs offences
Continuously monitor operations and guard against fraudulent
Attain a seamless flow of all seafreight documentation.
To undertake specific Declarations in a Fast and timely input of shipping data for the generation of customs entry declaration for all shipments.
Maintain an updated and effective contact with customs on all new regulations as well as reporting to the management on any changes in business procedures.
To eliminate delays and avoid customs offences by declaring timely and correct tariffs
To ensure proper consultation between client, company and customs
Qualifications for the Declaration Clerk Job
Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or Shipping
2-3 Years’ experience as a Custom Declaration Clerk
Simba systems experience, with Kentrade, Kwatos system in a busy forwarding or logistics firm
Conversant with shipping line procedures
Knowledge in customs law, tariffs, classifications and valuations method
Team player and result oriented
Excellent Microsoft office skills
