Job Title: Bond Keeper/Officer M/F
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.
