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Job Title:  Declarations Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Maersk Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Maersk Uganda is a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions in Uganda. We operate inland container depots, warehouses, and offer a comprehensive suite of services including customs clearing, forwarding, and transportation. This ensures seamless movement of goods for our clients, which include shipping lines, clearing agents, importers, exporters, transporters, and cargo owners.

Job Summary:   We are seeking a Declarations Officer in Uganda who will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless customs clearance processes while upholding compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is your opportunity to contribute to our mission of transforming logistics while growing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirmation/verification of received shipment documents.
• Advising on additional information /documents required.
• Confirmation of invoices to ensure values tally with customs valuation for similar items.
• Confirmation and advice on HS Codes to be used for Asycuda system data entries.
• Ensure documents in files are correct and in order.
• Giving clients estimates of duties and taxes if required.
• Registering customs entries for all regimes- Export, Imports, Warehousing, Transit, and Trans shipments.
• Preparing the required clearance documents for Port Clerks.
• Follow up with URA, and other government agencies for approval of entries and other permits respectively.
• Advising company and clients in respect to declarations.
• Ensure timely resolving of declaration issues with authorities.
• Attend meetings and forums especially those related to Customs Documentation.
• Assist on preparation of bonds registration and cancellation documents.
• Ensure verification clerks have all required documents for clearance of cargo
• Assist to sort out any tariff dispute by the customs officers during clearance and clarification on declaration in case it’s required.
• Advise the Operations, ICX and sales team on the customs procedures, clarifications, duty tariff codes that might be required by the client.
• Advice management on the correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations to help realize growth.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in customs declaration and clearance processes.
• Having the EACFFPC certificate (East African Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate) is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with the Asycuda system.
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s customs laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with customs regimes, HS Codes, and valuation principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities to interact with clients and authorities.
• Customer-centric mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through Maersk’s learning programs.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• The chance to work with a global leader in logistics and shape the future of trade.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Maersk should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 27th January 2025

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