Customs Clerk (Grade II) (Smith Rob)

The Customs Clerk is responsible for performing all functions required to ensure that all Company shipments are cleared in an efficient and productive manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calls shipping agents to verify arrival date of shipments.
• Clears shipments from ports of entry in a timely manner.
• Generates all required documentation for the clearance of shipments in accordance with Customs regulations to ensure that this takes place expediently. This may include, but is not limited to:

            -Preparing customs entries on internal Customs programs (Turbo and Asycuda).

            -Preparing and sending Customs entries on the relevant software for verification, validation and assessment.

            -Lodging entries at the Customs House for approval.

• Ensures that all cheques related to the clearing of shipments are received, and that all duties and rent are paid after entries have been approved by Customs.
• Liaises with Trinidad Customs to resolve all Customs queries.
• Prepares all necessary documentation required for the export of stock and makes arrangements for shipping.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary reports, records and documentation in a timely manner. This may include but is not limited to:

           -Preparing vouchers for payment of handling charges, storage rent and freight charges.

           -All legally required record keeping related to the Customs Bond.

           -All necessary entries relating to the movement of stock through the Customs Bond.

           -Recording all entries cleared.

           -Updating tracking report daily

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of five (5) GCE/CXC O’Levels passes, two (2) of which must include English and Mathematics.

 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Must have  Grade II/III Customs Clerk License

 EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in customs clearance.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Customs regulations and laws.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numeracy Skills.
• Must be able to work to deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools.