Declaration Officer Job Main Duties and Responsibilities
Tracking shipments, updating customers on arrival information and ensuring correct shipping documentation
Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
Application of IDFs
Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations
Bonds management and cancellation procedures
Follow up correspondence between various statutory bodies and other parties including KRA, KBS, KPA, etc
Obtain customs release for exports and truck border consignments
Ensure correct use of Kenya Revenue Authority Tariffs
Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
Establish and maintain a working relationship with customs office
Liaise with suppliers for timely shipments, follow up for documents to be received and goods cleared well in time to avoid late documentation charges, storage charges and demurrages.
Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
Key Result Areas
The accountability areas are as follows;
Quality service
Proper documentation
Attention to detail
Declaration Officer Job Knowledge and Skills Required
Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding
A Minimum of 3 years experience in the same capacity
Highly conversant with KRA Simba system
Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders in the field.
Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & amp; exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
Ability to generate and write reports
