As a member of the customs clearance team, this position will be responsible for preparing clearance documentation in a timely and accurate manner, completion of customs clearance documentation, processing of import documentation, regular liaison with customs personnel. You will assist in ensuring that all entries are released, classified and reached project sites accurately and observe all changes related to Customs duty exemptions, tariff etc. and act accordingly.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To ensure the clearing of good from the Customs within the shortest possible time;

2. To ensure that annual Customs Duty Exemption is obtained and applied for all applicable items;

3. Oversee the overall assignments of the Air freight, Land freight and Sea freight customs clearances;

4. Prepare Customs Duty Exemption Form for materials and components, submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ethiopia Customs Department, and get the approval;

5. Prepare Customs Duty Exemption Form for machinery and spare sparts, submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ethiopia Customs Department, and get the approval;

6. Receive and verify necessary clearing documents from manufactures/suppliers and forward them to the Customs Broker;

7. Follow -up with the Customs Brokers/Appointed shipping companies for clearance of imported items within the shortest possible time and/or the agreed time frame;

8. Request and get approval for payment of Customs Duty on non-exempted items. Forward advance payment requests to Accounts for releasing the cheque;

9. Receive invoices from the Custom Broker, scrutinize and get approval for payment from the Accounts Manager and passing it to Accounts.

10. Control and update quantify of exempted items in system in order to monitor the balance available quantities;

11. Follow up of customs duty refund claims from customs authorities;

12. Follow up for the clearance of undertakings given to imported materials clearance and keep proper records for all pending cases.

13. You will be required to travel to all Ethiopia Customs borders and Customs Department for clearance of imported goods;

14. Responsibility for related administrative tasks.

Job Requirements

1. University graduate, logistics major preferred, Gender: Ladies first, Age: under 28 years old.

2. Minimum of 1 years experience in Ethiopia customs duty related routines, freight forwarding/Logistics/Customs familiarity is essential;

3. Proficiency in English, both writing and speaking is essential;

4. Excellent inter and Intra-personal communication skills and proven problem-solving and decision-making aptitude;

5. Self-motivated, result-oriented, well-organized and have a positive attitude.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary will be with company scale (attractive and negotiable).

• Internal promotion opportunities;

• Training to enhance your skill and sharing of experience from others;

• Collaborative work environment;

• Chance to work with inclusive and diversify culture;

• Desirable Team building activities.

How to Apply

Location: Kebele 08, Woreda Sebeta Hawas,Oromia Special Zone.

Interested applicants please share your completed resume : dafa.intl.eth@gmail.com and for further information please communicate;

1. Ms. Lemane +251901703353

2. Ms. Hawi +251930247529