A Company based in Mombasa is looking for experienced qualified persons to fill the positions of C & F Shipping Assistants.
Responsibilities:
* Processing of Export/Import documents in accordance to the laws of the country, the organization’s policies and procedure, and ensure compliance with all relevant local and international laws.
* Make shipping applications to the shipping lines
* Accurate confirmation of draft bills of lading with the shipping lines
* Preparation and sourcing of third party documents, e.g. certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, e.t.c.
* Generate shipping reports and sending them to the customers
* Accurate declaration of customs entries on Simba system for Import and export consignments.
* Preparation and passing of tea board documents
* Proper record keeping of all documents prepared
* Obtain customs release for both export/import consignments.
* Manage port ledger account and maintain records.
* Preparation of documents for clearance of trucks at border points.
* Managing and making optimum use of the Customs Security Bonds that we have.
* Processing custom bonds and initiating cancellations.
* Following up on correspondence between various statutory bodies and the company, e.g. KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, KPA etc.
* Processing of licensing applications for warehouses and customs agency licence.
* Processing certification of customs entries and sending them to customers.
* Resolving customs entry issues.
Skills/Requirements:
* Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and Warehousing.
* Minimum of 3 years forwarding & operations experience in a busy office.
* Knowledge and understanding of the maritime industry.
* Experience in customer relationship management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly telephone skills with both internal and external contacts.
* Ability to effectively use Microsoft applications (Excel/Word).
* Good analytical and decision making skills.
* Ability to work long hours especially in the field.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Keen eye for detail
* Those with the East African Customs & Freight Forwarding Practice certificate will have an added advantage.
The Candidate:
* Strong Interpersonal skills, Effective leadership skills, Good team player
* Must be analytical, accurate and deadline driven individual
* Good communication skills both oral and written
* Passion for excellence and compliance
* Self-motivated, high energy with strong ability to deliver results.
* Original, Strategic and Independent thinker
Suitable candidates should submit an up to date CV and their letters of application.
Three referees and personal contacts.
DN/A 893
P O Box 90403-80100,
Mombasa.
Not later than Monday 28th February, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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