This role involves preparing and lodging customs entries, specifically for petroleum products (bulk fuel), ensuring strict compliance with customs regulations and accurate classification. The officer is responsible for computing correct duties and levies, resolving clearance issues swiftly, and collaborating with stakeholders for smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and lodge customs entries for petroleum products (bulk fuel) using relevant customs systems.
- Accurately classify petroleum products under the correct HS codes.
- Compute correct customs duties, VAT, excise, and levies on petroleum product consignments.
- Resolve customs or clearance-related issues quickly.
- Collaborate and engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth clearance.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on customs status, clearance progress, duty payments, and compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of customs entries and other key documentation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in Customs administration, with proficiency certificate on ICMS from KESRA.
- Full working knowledge of ICMS, Asycuda, Kentrade Systems.
- Proven experience and full understanding of customs clearance procedures.
- Must have at least 6 years proven experience in handling high volume declarations in the petroleum industry.
- Knowledge of KRA Regulations.
- Professional communication.