Position: Declaration Clerk
Job Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi.
Industry: Clearing and Forwarding.
Salary: Ksh 100K-180K.
Job Summary.
Responsible
for accurate preparation, processing, and follow-up of customs declarations and
related documentation to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
and smooth clearance of cargo. The role requires strong technical knowledge of
customs procedures and the ability to manage multiple consignments with
precision and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle customs declarations for all import entries, preparation and
processing of IDFS and required permits (KEBS, Radiation, ACA, UCRS, and
other regulatory approvals).
- Prepare and submit import charges requests for both local and
transit cargo.
- Lodge pickup orders for transit and local shipments.
- Lodge Delivery Orders (DO) for local and transit cargo.
- Maintain continuous phone and operational follow-ups with field
clerks to ensure smooth workflow and timely output.
- Facilitate and track payments of KPA invoices in coordination with
finance.
- Perform container validations and ensure accuracy of shipment
records.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in customs declaration or
clearing and forwarding operations.
- DA diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Clearing and Forwarding,
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
- Kesra certification is an added advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of customs systems, procedures, and
relevant trade regulations.
- Demonstrated competence in tariff classification and documentation
review.
- High attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure.
- Good communication and coordination skills. Integrity and strong
sense of accountability.
How to Apply
Qualified
and interested candidates should share their CVs to jobs@employd.co.ke with
the subject line Customs Declaration Clerk.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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