Bond Officer - Sez M/F

Mission Description

• Responsible for ensuring full compliance with Customs (KRA), SEZ Authority (SEZA), and Special Economic Zone warehouse regulations. The role acts as the control point for all stock movements, ensuring compliance across all inbound and outbound movements.

Customs Compliance & Documentation
Ensure accurate preparation, validation, and submission of:

• Import Declaration Forms (IDFs)
• Customs entries aligned with correct customs regimes
• Verify correctness of: HS classification, Quantities and values and Applicable customs regimes.
• Ensure compliance with KRA Customs regulations and SEZ procedures
• Maintain proper documentation for customs audits and inspections

Bond Management & Monitoring (CB20 / CB21)

• Monitor and manage Customs Bonds (CB20 & CB21) to ensure continuous coverage of bonded cargo.
• Track bond utilization against stock and customs exposure.
• Ensure timely replenishment of bonds and COEs for replenishments.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders (AGL Customs clearance &Ops team, Declarants) to: -Avoid bond exhaustion, -Prevent operational disruptions,
• Maintain up-to-date records of: Bond balances, Bond consumption & COE submissions and approvals

Inbound & Outbound Control

• Control and monitor all inbound (imports) and outbound (exports / ex-warehouse) cargo movements.
• Verify and validate all documentation before authorizing stock movement: IDF, Bills of Lading/Airway Bills, Commercial invoices, Packing lists and Customs entries.
• Authorize movement of goods into and out of the SEZ in full compliance with customs regulations.
• Ensure shipment accuracy in terms of quantity, description, regime, and supporting documentation.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Maintain accurate bonded inventory records in real time and reconcile with WMS reports
• Record and track: -Stock receipts & Issues and transfers
• Ensure full reconciliation between system stock and physical stock. Participate in: -Cycle counts, Periodic stock takes & prevent and report any unauthorized stock movement.

Repackaging & UOM Reconciliation

• Monitor and supervise KRA approvals for repackaging activities.
• Supervise and record all repackaging operations within the SEZ.
• Perform detailed reconciliation of units of measure (UOM): -As received (imported), As repacked -As ex-warehoused-Ensure clear audit trail and traceability of stock transformation.

Monitoring, Audit & Compliance Control

• Conduct pre-audit checks for inbound and outbound documentation.
• Perform post-audit reviews to ensure: Accuracy of customs entries & Compliance with internal SOPs and customs laws
• Act as the regulatory controller for all stock movement activities.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure real-time escalation and resolution.

Reporting & Regulatory Submissions

• Prepare and submit: Monthly stock reports to Customs / SEZA, Monthly reconciliation & compliance reports, Annual statutory reports.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in: Bonded warehouse / SEZ operations or Customs compliance and documentation or Bond management
• Strong working knowledge of:KRA systems (iCMS / Kentrade) SEZ regulatory framework, Customs procedures and regimes