Job Title: Declarant Clerk / Customs Declarant
Responsible for preparing and processing customs
declarations, calculating duties, coordinating cargo clearance, and ensuring
compliance with customs regulations. Requires a degree in Degree in a
Business-related field preferably Shipping and Logistics. This is a full-time,
on-site position based in Limuru.
Industry: Logistics,
Department: Finance,
Salary: Competitive,
Our client in the logistics
industry is looking to hire a Declarant
Clerk responsible for preparing and processing customs
documentation to facilitate the lawful and efficient import, export, and
transit of goods. The role ensures that all shipments comply with customs
regulations and that cargo is cleared within the shortest possible time while
minimizing costs associated with delays, storage, demurrage, and penalties.
Key
Responsibilities
Prepare
and submit import, export, and transit customs declarations through the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA) iCMS system.
Verify
the accuracy and completeness of shipping documents, including Commercial
Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin,
Import Declaration Forms (IDFs), and permits.
Classify
goods using the Harmonized System (HS) Codes and determine the applicable
customs duties, VAT, excise duty, and other statutory levies.
Ensure
compliance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), KRA
regulations, KEBS requirements, and other government agency requirements.
Coordinate
customs clearance with KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Port Health, shipping lines,
Container Freight Stations (CFS), freight forwarders, transporters, and other
stakeholders.
Monitor
cargo movement and shipment status from arrival to final release and delivery.
Resolve
customs queries, documentation discrepancies, inspection issues, and
declaration amendments to prevent clearance delays.
Prepare
customs valuation documents and maintain accurate customs records for audits
and compliance purposes.
Advise
internal teams and clients on customs procedures, import/export documentation
requirements, tariff classifications, and regulatory changes.
Liaise
with transport and warehouse teams to ensure timely cargo collection and
delivery.
Prepare
reports on customs activities, shipment status, and clearance performance.
Qualifications
Degree in
a Business-related field preferably Shipping and Logistics.
Minimum
of 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role.
Customs
declarations and customs clearance
Import
and export documentation
Trade
compliance and customs regulations
HS Code
classification and customs valuation
Duty and
tax computation
Freight
forwarding and logistics coordination
Shipment
tracking and cargo release
Attention
to detail and document accuracy
Problem
solving and stakeholder management
Proficiency
in KRA iCMS and customs documentation systems
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV
only quoting the job title in the email subject (Declarant
Clerk-Logistics) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 14th November 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two
weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We
appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.
Corporate
Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any
stage of the recruitment process.
