Freight Forwarding Customs Bond Keeper / Officer

About the role

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) now part of the MSC Group, is hiring a Freight Forwarding Customs Bond Keeper / Officer in Mombasa, Kenya. This is a full-time, fixed-term position. The Bond Keeper ensures compliance with Customs (KRA) regulations through accurate record keeping, customs documentation, bond management and regulatory monitoring, acting as the control point for all project bond transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and submit Import Declaration Forms (IDFs) and customs entries aligned with the correct customs regimes, checking HS classification, quantities and values
• Ensure compliance with KRA Customs regulations and project procedures, and keep documentation ready for customs audits and inspections
• Monitor and manage Customs Bonds (CB1 / CB1A) so bonded cargo remains covered, track bond utilisation and exposure, and liaise with the AGL customs clearance and operations team and declarants to avoid bond exhaustion and operational disruption
• Conduct pre-audit checks and post-audit reviews, and act as the regulatory controller for all bond transactions
• Prepare monthly bond reports, monthly reconciliation and compliance reports, and monthly bond consumption projections, and maintain accurate records for customs inspections and audits
• Coordinate with KRA Customs officials and support customs audits, inspections and regulatory reviews

Required profile

• Diploma in C&F
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bond transactions and declarations, customs compliance and documentation, and bond management

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of KRA systems (iCMS / Kentrade)
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework, customs procedures and customs regimes