Customs Entry Clerk

Job Summary:

• The Customs Entry Clerk is responsible for processing and managing the documentation necessary for customs clearance. The Customs Entry Clerk will be the expert on customs in-country and would be custodian for driving compliance with the relevant regulations in-country. This role serves as a link between the Operations Controllers and various customs regulatory bodies in-country. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately frame entries and apply correct tariff classifications based on commodity nature and destination
• Audit all commodity invoices and supporting documents against customs and statutory requirements to ensure relevant tariffs are applied
• Prepare and submit import and export declarations, coordinating with regulatory authorities and Operations Controllers for timely submission
• Register customs declarations on systems such as Ayscuda
• Maintain organized tracking lists of customs transactions and arrange duty payments
• Engage with the Tender and Estimates desk on duty and tax estimates to help develop competitive proposals for prospective customers
• Offer guidance to Operations Controllers on pre-declaration risks and co-create solutions to potential challenges
• Act as the subject matter expert for customs-related queries alongside the Operations Controller
• Liaise between revenue authorities and the business on behalf of customers to avoid undue penalties
• Complete Import Declaration Forms in accordance with signed Service Level Agreements
• Handover documents to runners for submission to customs authorities
• Engage with customs officials to defend declarations at the revenue desk to avoid undue penalties
• Ensure customs license is renewed
• Remain abreast of new developments in Harmonized System codes, trade controls, and trade agreements to maintain compliance with revenue regulations

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Diploma in logistics, supply chain or equivalent  
• Registration to declare goods on the customs system. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in customs  

SKILLS 

• Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment  
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail  
• Ability to communicate effectively with customs authorities, customers and internal stakeholders.  
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives 
• Decision making and problem-solving skills