Position-Customs Assessor
\nEmpire Transit PLC is a premier customs clearing and freight forwarding agent, facilitating the import and export of goods. Strategically located in the heart of Merkato, our company is positioned to become a leading logistics provider in Ethiopia.Currently we are looking for competitive and energetic staff on the following vacant position
\nKey Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Tariff Classification: Determining the correct codes for goods to ensure proper tariff application.
\nClassification & Calculation:Research and assign the correct HS Codes to items to determine the exact tariff amounts.
\nCalculate taxes and duties for review by senior staff and clients.
\nValuation of Goods: Ensuring the correct value of goods is declared for duty and tax calculations.
\nRegulatory Knowledge: Staying updated on local and international customs laws and trade agreements.
\nCustoms Authorities: Acting as a liaison between customs officials and the client to address queries or inspections.
\nPayment of Duties and Taxes Handling disputes or appeals related to customs assessments or rejections.
\nMaintaining records of customs entries, correspondences, and payments for compliance and audit purposes.
\nAddressing and resolving unexpected issues, such as missing documents, shipment delays, or customs rejections.rejection
\nDuty Calculation: Estimating customs duties, taxes, and other fees.
\nMaintain the Declaration Register by accurately recording document data into Excel and the customs system database.
\nAssist in preparing VDD (Value Declaration Document) and ensuring all paperwork is compliant with customs rules.rule
\nTimely Payment: Facilitating payments to avoid delays or penalties.
\nCustoms Inspections and Clearances
\nAssisting during customs inspections and ensuring proper documentation is available.
\nDocumentation & Data Entry: Collect documents from the documentation team and perform preliminary checks for missing information.
\nHelp prepare \u201ctrue set\u201d documentation for final submission.
\nOperational Support: Follow up on transit permits once client approval is received.Support branch officers with pending issues or final declarations.
\nWork closely with the documentation department to deliver completed files timely.
\nCompliance & Learning: Adhere strictly to internal regulatory rules, SOPs, and work procedures.
\nStay updated on changes to customs regulations, tax laws, and valuation updates.
\nParticipate in training sessions provided by Senior Assessors to improve technical skills.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Required Skills & Qualifications<\/p>\n
Education: Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a related field.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Strong knowledge of customs regulations and trade laws.
\nAttention to detail for error-free documentation.
\nCommunication and negotiation skills.
\nFamiliarity with customs software and systems.
\nTheir role ensures that goods move efficiently across borders, reducing delays and avoiding legal or financial penalties
\nStrong organizational and time management skills.
\nExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
\nHigh attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
\nStrong knowledge of international trade, customs regulations, and logistics processes.
\nProficiency in handling shipping documents and compliance paperwork.
\nAbility to work independently and take initiative.<\/p>\n
Requirements Education:<\/p>\n
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in customs system declaration and HS classification<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Empire Transit Plc","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2223","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2223"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2223"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}