Responsibilities for the Customs Executive Job
Declaration of warehousing, removal entries and import declaration forms (IDF) in the Simba and Orbus (KRA Online) systems; and submitting them to customs;
Execute all security bonds, ensuring that those due for retirement are attended to in time through the insurance company and Kenya Revenue Authority;
Submitting annual reports of goods in the bonded warehouse on time and assisting customs officers in conducting annual bond audits;
Apply for renewal of the bonded warehouse annual license and simba system (Tradex) license and ensure they are processed and issued on time;
Ensure all receiving and issuing done in the bonded warehouse is in accordance to customs procedures and customer specifications;
Review and identify the customs documentation requirements;
Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly;
Ensure that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company’s system as well as Kenya’s Simba System and the same are properly recorded for future reference;
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other customs related matters;
Handle good working relationship with customs authorities and other stakeholders in the industry; and
Provide regular and accurate reports to the Supervisor and status of outstanding entries for clearance.
Qualifications for the Customs Executive Job
FEAFFA (Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Association) Certification. Registered as certified customs agents & freight forwarders by East Africa Customs Agents freight forwarders Board (EACAFFB);
Diploma or Certificate in Customs or related course;Certificate in Computer studies or relevant with high proficiency in Microsoft office;
Conversant with the KRA clearance procedures and Simba System;
Have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports as well as knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya;
An overall professional and positive attitude;
Punctuality and flexible working hours; and
Good interpersonal relations, communication skills and possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
