Logistics, Clearing & Forwarding

Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Full time
31-Aug-2023
Job category

Declaration Officer

Description

Job Summary 

The objective of this position is the preparation of all documents for customs clearance including tax assessment as required by the law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Ensure knowledge of customs tariffs and all procedures pertaining to custom clearance 
  • Ensure all documents required for clearance are in order for lodgement to customs 
  • Ensure declaration is correctly done in time upon receipt of all clearing documents from the client 
  • Ensure assessment is obtained timely 
  • Ensure custom queries if any are replied to in time for the current shipment and for those on custom audit queries basically by coordinating with the client 
  • Ensure all documents required by customs are properly attached before being sent to customs 
  • Maintain excellent relationships with customs to make sure that the documents are received and processed on time.

Candidate Specifications 

  • 3+ Years of proven experience in similar roles 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Customs and Tax Management
  • ITA Diploma/ Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding 
  • He/She must possess East African Customs Clearing and Freight forwarding practicing certificate
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills