Description

• 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:
  • 1. Preparing customs entries on internal Customs programs (Asycuda/Moolah).
  • 2. Preparing and sending Customs entries on the relevant software for verification, validation and assessment.
  • 3. Lodging entries at the Customs House for approval.
• Maintaining a proper log of the Ascyuda drawdown account and providing updates as necessary to Management on how funds have been received and paid out.
• Ensures that all funds related to the clearing of shipments are received, and that all duties and rent are paid after entries have been approved by Customs.
• Preparing the returns for Fisheries and Customs and Excise Division in a timely manner.
• Ensuring any overtime on shipments incurred are paid in a timely manner.
• Advising the Company of all requirements for the importation and exportation of goods and keeping abreast with all changes with respect to import, export and transshipment of cargo.
• Liaises with Trinidad Customs to resolve all Customs queries.
• Representing the Company at meetings with Immigration and Customs as necessary.
• Assisting with the preparation of all necessary documentation required for the export of stock (including export shipping bills and transshipment documents) 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 shipment logs daily.
• Monitoring the hours worked by the Boarding Clerk with a view to minimize overtime hours and ensure they are given time back for hours worked.

• A minimum of five (5) CXC O’Level passes, two (2) of which must include English and Mathematics.
• Must have Grade III Customs Clerk License. Evidence of the license must be submitted with the application/CV.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in customs clearance.

• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s permit.
• Having your own vehicle would be considered an asset.