Position: CLEARING & FORWARDING STAFF.
Deadline: 10 Sep 2024.
Date posted: 09 Aug 2024.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Overview
On behalf of our client, we are looking for well experienced Clearing and Forwarding Staff who has good expertise in importing of construction equipment such as excavators, rollers and other construction equipment and good experience into exportation of agricultural products such as sesame seeds, pulses and avocados.
Job Responsibilities
- Receive inquiries from management and advise on document requirements for clearing consignments both, imports and exports.
- Inform the management of any changes with TRA systems and customs regulations.
- Overseeing Clearing and Forwarding process to ensure the goods get to the company in a timely manner and communicate any obstacles in the clearing process to the management.
- Timely opening of files in the system.
- Ensure that customs documentations for Clearing & Forwarding are well managed.
- Ensure that there is close follow up of documentation for both import and export, to avoid late documentation charges or storage charges.
- Following up on the goods and ensuring that they are cleared and delivered
- Handle custom duty and tax payments, Processing customs documentation and cargo control documents, Handing over files for Billing after clearance
- Liaises with officials to ensure the efficient clearance of goods and delivery through nominated transporters.
- Follow up on correspondences between various statutory bodies and other bodies including TRA. Make sure that all taxes are payable to TRA.
- Carrying out other related administrative work, including handling of sorting documents, filling and other daily tasks, Inputting, as necessary, any job-related data into the computer system ensuring accuracy of information,
- To maintain understanding and keep up to date with changes as they occur, to be able to advise management on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other customs related matters.
- Works with a team and reports to the reporting manager with frequent updates
- Prepare daily progress report and submit to the management
- Any other duty as assigned by management
Job Requirements
- Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or any related field
- At least 3 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding industry. Experience at dealerships of construction equipment and imports & export of Agriculture Products will be preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of customs legislation, tariffs, import/export documentation, customs clearance, bond management and customs declaration.
- Strong, attention to details, good analytical skills, ability to multi-task and high level of integrity, self-driven, innovative, problem solvers, willing to learn, good timekeeper.
- Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office.
- Proven knowledge on TANCIS and ASYCUDA
- Self- motivated and able to organize his/her work effectively and maintain records
- Excellent problem solving & interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili and reporting skills.
- Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work successfully in fast- paced, deadline-driven situations