About Spedag:
Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd is the leading clearing, forwarding and freight logistics company in Uganda which provides end to end supply chain management. We specialize in supply chain management, consolidation Services, Distribution Logistics, Project Logistics, Warehousing, Airfreight, Transports, Sea freight Overland and comprehensive Logistics.
Job Summary: The Customs Brokerage Officer will be in charge of undertaking all the necessary customs procedures on behalf of the client and offer advisory services to facilitate clearance and ensure timely release of client cargo.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will collect and verify all custom related documents for declaration and accurate computation of taxes
· He / she will also prepare and process import/export documents on behalf of clients according to customs regulations, laws and procedures.
· Responsible for the preparation of worksheets and computation of duty and taxes
· Offer advisory services to clients and stakeholders on customs related processes through set channels
· Address queries from both URA and clients regarding the declaration documents and entries that are processed on behalf of Spedag Interfreight and the clients in a timely manner
· Work in close collaboration with customs and other relevant internal stakeholders to process documents and ensure timely release of client cargo
· Send daily updates of the declaration details in the oracle System and preparation of other relevant reports on customs brokerage related matters
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Customs Brokerage Officer should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business administration, International business, Procurement and Logistics or related field. Possession of a Post graduate Diploma in Customs Clearing and forwarding, East African Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and Asycuda system
· Excellent communication skills
· Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
· Very organized, analytical and meticulous
· Proactive
· Disciplined and able to work under minimum supervision
· The applicant must be highly self-driven and assertive
· Ability to work long and irregular hours
· High level of integrity and ethical standards
· Fluency in English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should send their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae including three professional referees, Copies of academic documents and an application letter to; the Human Resources Department, ug.vacancies@spedaginterfreight.com.