Responsible for managing customs bonds, maintaining accurate bond records, processing documentation, monitoring compliance, and supporting the smooth clearance of goods. Requires a relevant qualification in logistics, supply chain management, customs administration. The position is based in Mombasa and requires on-site work.
Mission Description
- The Bond Keeper is
responsible for ensuring full compliance with Customs (KRA) regulations,
with a focus on accurate record keeping, customs documentation, bond
management, and regulatory monitoring.
The role acts as the control point for all project bond transactions, ensuring proper reconciliation, and compliance in all inbound transactions.
Key Responsibilities
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
- Applicable customs
regimes
- Ensure compliance with
KRA Customs regulations and Project procedures
- Maintain proper
documentation for customs audits and inspections
Bond Management &
Monitoring (CB1/CBA1)
- Monitor and manage
Customs Bonds (CB1 & CB1A) to ensure continuous coverage of bonded
cargo.
- Track bond utilization
and customs exposure.
- Ensure timely provisional
entries perfection.
- 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 projection.
Monitoring, Audit &
Compliance Control
- Conduct pre-audit checks
for inbound 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 bond transactions.
- Identify documentation
discrepancies and ensure real-time escalation and resolution.
Reporting & Regulatory
Submissions
- Prepare and submit:
- Monthly bond report
- Monthly reconciliation
and compliance reports
- Monthly bond consumption
projection.
- Maintain accurate records
for:
- Customs inspections
- Internal and external
audits
- Ensure transparency and
traceability in all reporting
Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with:
- KRA Customs officials
- Support and coordinate
customs audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Qualifications
- Diploma in C&F.
- Minimum 3–5 years
experience in:
- Bond
transactions/declaration.
- Customs compliance and
documentation
- Bond management
- Strong working knowledge
of:KRA systems (iCMS / Kentrade), exposure on regulatory framework and
customs procedures and regimes.
How to Apply
