Freight Forwarding Customs Declarant (M/F)

About the role

ANT Automotive Logistics, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and a leading East African specialist in end-to-end automotive logistics, is hiring a fixed-term full-time Customs Declarant based in Nairobi. The role reports to the Supervisor of Bond and Customs Documentation and covers bond applications, statutory letters, export verification and record keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Bond applications: prepare and submit bond applications and supporting documents at Sameer and Ardhi House, lodge bond entries and documentation within required timelines, follow up on approvals, amendments, cancellations and releases, coordinate with customs officers and ensure documents are complete and properly filed.
• Statutory letters: support preparation and submission of letters to KRA, KPA, KAA, NTSA and other agencies, deliver and lodge applications, requests, appeals, waivers, refunds and cancellations, maintain a register of submitted letters and escalate pending matters to the Supervisor.
• Documentation and records: keep records of bond applications, export documents, statutory letters and approvals, update tracking schedules and pending-items registers, return approved document copies to the office and keep company and client information confidential.
• Nairobi export verification: facilitate clearance of Nairobi-based export consignments, coordinate with exporters, customs, transporters and warehouses, follow up on export entries and verification, and help resolve delays or queries.

Required profile

• Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding (or equivalent).
• ICMS certificate.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of KRA customs procedures and documentation.