FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time
PERMANENT/CONTRACT:
Permanent
JOB SUMMARY:
The Customs Clerk is responsible for performing all functions required to ensure that all Company shipments are cleared in an efficient and productive manner.
LOCATION:
Aranguez, El Socorro
KEY 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).
- 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 I/II 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.
