Shipping Clerk Job in Mombasa

A Company based in Mombasa is looking for a Shipping Clerk.

We are looking to recruit a Team Player who is enthusiastic and self-motivated to join us.

Responsibilities:
Processing of 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 preparation of customs entries on Simba System.
Preparation of tea board documentation
Proper record keeping
Obtain customs release for export consignments.
Manage port ledger account.
Effect clearance of trucks at border points.
Confirm draft bus 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 customer
Managing and making optimum use of the Customs Security Bonds that we have.
Processing bond cancellation.
Following up on correspondence between various statutory bodies and the company, e.g. KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, etc.
Processing of licensing applications for warehouses and customs agency licence.
Skills/Requirements:
Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and Warehousing from Bandari College.
Passes in mathematics and English at high school with a minimum grade of C.
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 details.
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 contact addresses and telephone numbers to:

DN.A/763
P.O. Box 80708 - 80100
Mombasa,

not later than Saturday 13th November, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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