Border Documentation Clerk (3 Positions) – DWG Finsprint Global Logistics

Job Title: Border Documentation Clerk (3 Positions)

Organisation: DWG Finsprint Global Logistics

Duty Station: Busia, Uganda

About Organisation:

DWG Finsprint is redefining logistics in the downstream petroleum sector with data, technology, and unmatched operational precision.

Job Summary: To coordinate, prepare, verify, track and maintain documentation required for efficient cross-border cargo clearance, while supporting the Border Clerk and Border Clearance Clerk to ensure complete and accurate documents are available in a timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and review shipping and clearance documents for cross-border shipments.
• Verify documents for completeness, accuracy and consistency before forwarding them for processing or clearance.
• Prepare and organize documentation required for customs and border clearance.
• Coordinate with the Border Clerk and Border Clearance Clerk at the respective border stations to ensure documentation is available before truck arrival.
• Maintain an updated tracker of all shipments and their documentation and clearance status.
• Identify missing or incorrect documents and follow up with internal teams, clients, agents, transporters or drivers for correction.
• Ensure relevant documents are shared with the respective border station promptly.
• Monitor documentation progress for active shipments and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Maintain proper electronic and physical filing of shipment and clearance documents.
• Ensure proof of clearance and supporting documents are received and filed after completion of each shipment.
• Reconcile completed shipments against the documentation and clearance tracker.
• Provide daily updates on shipments awaiting documentation, ready for clearance, under clearance and completed.
• Escalate documentation issues that may cause delays, penalties, storage charges or disruption to cargo movement.
• Coordinate closely with Operations and Customer Service to support accurate shipment status updates.
• Ensure company and client documentation is handled securely and confidentially.
• Maintain document control standards and ensure records are readily retrievable for operational, client or audit requirements.
• Comply with company SOPs, customs requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Certificate in Clearing & Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Customs Administration or a related field.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in logistics documentation, customs clearance,
• freight forwarding or transport operations.
• Good understanding of import, export and transit documentation.
• Familiarity with customs documentation and relevant customs systems is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and email.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong documentation and record-management skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination ability.
• Ability to identify documentation discrepancies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to

Apply by Email with subject line Border Documentation Clerk

by 7th October 2026

All application documents must be in either PDF or MS. Word.

Deadline: 7th October 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: high school

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience