Bond Clerk preparing and lodging bond applications and customs documentation and coordinating statutory letters and export clearance, requiring a diploma in Clearing & Forwarding or equivalent and CMS certification, in a logistics and freight forwarding environment, on-site role in Nairobi.
Mission Description
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Supervisor-Bond
and Customs Documentation, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-.
Key
Responsibilities
Bond Applications & Lodgment
Prepare
and submit bond applications and supporting documents at Sameer and Ardhi
House.
Lodge
bond entries and related customs documentation within the required timelines.
Follow up
on bond applications, approvals, amendments, cancellations, and releases.
Coordinate
with customs officers and relevant departments to resolve queries affecting
bond processing.
Ensure
all supporting documents are complete and properly filed.
Statutory Letters & Applications
Support
in the preparation and submission of letters to KRA, KPA, KAA, NTSA, and other
relevant statutory agencies, as instructed.
Deliver
and lodge applications, requests, appeals, amendments, waivers, refunds,
cancellations, and other official correspondence.
Maintain
a register of submitted letters and applications.
Follow up
with the relevant officers and departments until feedback, approval, or action
is received.
Escalate
pending or delayed matters to the Supervisor for further action.
Documentation & Records
Maintain
proper records of all bond applications, export documents, statutory letters,
approvals, and follow-ups.
Update
the department’s tracking schedules and pending-items register.
Ensure
copies of approved documents are returned to the office for proper filing and
system updating.
Maintain
confidentiality of company and client information.
Nairobi Export verification.
Facilitate
the clearance and processing of Nairobi-based export consignments.
Coordinate
with exporters, customs, transporters, warehouses, and other relevant parties.
Follow up
on export entries, verification, release, and other customs requirements.
Assist in
resolving delays or queries affecting export clearance.
Ensure
export documentation is submitted accurately and within prescribed timelines
Profile
Diploma
in Clearing & Forwarding or equivalent
CMS
Certification
