{"id":107460,"date":"2026-08-12T07:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/declarant-clerk-customs-declarant\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:36:37","slug":"declarant-clerk-customs-declarant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/limuru\/declarant-clerk-customs-declarant\/","title":{"rendered":"Declarant Clerk \/ Customs Declarant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Declarant Clerk \/ Customs Declarant\", \"description\": \"Job Title:\\nDeclarant Clerk \/ Customs Declarant\\nIndustry:\\nLogistics\\nDepartment:\\nFinance\\nLocation:\\nTilisi \u2013 Limuru\\nSalary:\\nCompetitive\\nEmployment Type:\\nFull-time\\n\\nOur client in the logistics industry is looking to hire a Declarant Clerk responsible for preparing and processing customs documentation to facilitate the lawful and efficient import, export, and transit of goods.\\n\\nThe role ensures that all shipments comply with customs regulations and that cargo is cleared within the shortest possible time while minimizing costs associated with delays, storage, demurrage, and penalties.\\nKey Roles and Responsibilities\\nPrepare and submit import, export, and transit customs declarations through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) iCMS system.\\nVerify the accuracy and completeness of shipping documents, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, Import Declaration Forms (IDFs), and permits.\\nClassify goods using the Harmonized System (HS) Codes and determine the applicable customs duties, VAT, excise duty, and other statutory levies.\\nEnsure compliance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), KRA regulations, KEBS requirements, and other government agency requirements.\\nCoordinate customs clearance with KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Port Health, shipping lines, Container Freight Stations (CFS), freight forwarders, transporters, and other stakeholders.\\nMonitor cargo movement and shipment status from arrival to final release and delivery.\\nResolve customs queries, documentation discrepancies, inspection issues, and declaration amendments to prevent clearance delays.\\nPrepare customs valuation documents and maintain accurate customs records for audits and compliance purposes.\\nAdvise internal teams and clients on customs procedures, import\/export documentation requirements, tariff classifications, and regulatory changes.\\nLiaise with transport and warehouse teams to ensure timely cargo collection and delivery.\\nPrepare reports on customs activities, shipment status, and clearance performance.\\nKey Competencies\\nDegree in a Business-related field preferably Shipping and Logistics.\\nMinimum of 2 or more years\u2019 experience in a similar role.\\nCustoms declarations and customs clearance\\nImport and export documentation\\nTrade compliance and customs regulations\\nHS Code classification and customs valuation\\nDuty and tax computation\\nFreight forwarding and logistics coordination\\nShipment tracking and cargo release\\nAttention to detail and document accuracy\\nProblem solving and stakeholder management\\nProficiency in KRA iCMS and customs documentation systems\\nHow to Apply\\nIf you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Declarant Clerk-Logistics) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 17th Aug 2026\\n\\nNB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.\\n\\nCorporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-11\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Corporate Staffing\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Limuru\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Corporate Staffing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Limuru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Title:<br \/>Declarant Clerk \/ Customs Declarant<br \/>Industry:<br \/>Logistics<br \/>Department:<br \/>Finance<br \/>Location:<br \/>Tilisi \u2013 Limuru<br \/>Salary:<br \/>Competitive<br \/>Employment Type:<br \/>Full-time<\/p>\n<p>Our client in the logistics industry is looking to hire a Declarant Clerk responsible for preparing and processing customs documentation to facilitate the lawful and efficient import, export, and transit of goods.<\/p>\n<p>The role ensures that all shipments comply with customs regulations and that cargo is cleared within the shortest possible time while minimizing costs associated with delays, storage, demurrage, and penalties.<br \/>Key Roles and Responsibilities<br \/>Prepare and submit import, export, and transit customs declarations through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) iCMS system.<br \/>Verify the accuracy and completeness of shipping documents, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, Import Declaration Forms (IDFs), and permits.<br \/>Classify goods using the Harmonized System (HS) Codes and determine the applicable customs duties, VAT, excise duty, and other statutory levies.<br \/>Ensure compliance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), KRA regulations, KEBS requirements, and other government agency requirements.<br \/>Coordinate customs clearance with KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Port Health, shipping lines, Container Freight Stations (CFS), freight forwarders, transporters, and other stakeholders.<br \/>Monitor cargo movement and shipment status from arrival to final release and delivery.<br \/>Resolve customs queries, documentation discrepancies, inspection issues, and declaration amendments to prevent clearance delays.<br \/>Prepare customs valuation documents and maintain accurate customs records for audits and compliance purposes.<br \/>Advise internal teams and clients on customs procedures, import\/export documentation requirements, tariff classifications, and regulatory changes.<br \/>Liaise with transport and warehouse teams to ensure timely cargo collection and delivery.<br \/>Prepare reports on customs activities, shipment status, and clearance performance.<br \/>Key Competencies<br \/>Degree in a Business-related field preferably Shipping and Logistics.<br \/>Minimum of 2 or more years\u2019 experience in a similar role.<br \/>Customs declarations and customs clearance<br \/>Import and export documentation<br \/>Trade compliance and customs regulations<br \/>HS Code classification and customs valuation<br \/>Duty and tax computation<br \/>Freight forwarding and logistics coordination<br \/>Shipment tracking and cargo release<br \/>Attention to detail and document accuracy<br \/>Problem solving and stakeholder management<br \/>Proficiency in KRA iCMS and customs documentation systems<br \/>How to Apply<br \/>If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Declarant Clerk-Logistics) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 17th Aug 2026<\/p>\n<p>NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.<\/p>\n<p>Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply Now<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinkenya.co.ke\/job\/declarant-clerk-customs-declarant\/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: JobsInKenya<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-18 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Corporate Staffing Location: Limuru Job Type: Full-time Apply Before: 2026-08-18 Job Description Job Title:Declarant Clerk \/ Customs DeclarantIndustry:LogisticsDepartment:FinanceLocation:Tilisi \u2013 LimuruSalary:CompetitiveEmployment Type:Full-time Our client in the logistics industry is looking to hire a Declarant Clerk responsible for preparing and processing customs documentation to facilitate the lawful and efficient import, export, and transit of goods. The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1700],"tags":[1655,1654,1413,1656],"class_list":["post-107460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-limuru","tag-corporate-staffing","tag-full-time-2","tag-job-listing","tag-jobsinkenya"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107460"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107460\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}