Mombasa Jobs. Shipping Clerk Job.

Mombasa Jobs. Shipping Clerk Job.
A Company based in Mombasa is looking for a Shipping Clerk.
We are looking to recruit a Team Player who is enthusiastic and self-motivated to join us.
Responsibilities:
* Processing of documents in accordance to the laws of the country, the organization’s policies and procedure, and ensure compliance with all relevant local and international laws.
* Make shipping applications to the shipping lines
* Accurate preparation of customs entries on Simba System.
* Preparation of tea board documentation
* Proper record keeping
* Obtain customs release for export consignments.
* Manage port ledger account.
* Effect clearance of trucks at border points.
* Confirm draft bus of lading with the shipping lines
* Preparation and sourcing of third party documents, e.g. certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, e.t.c.
* Generate shipping reports and sending them to the customer
* Managing and making optimum use of the Customs Security Bonds that we have.
* Processing bond cancellation.
* Following up on correspondence between various statutory bodies and the company, e.g. KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, etc.
* Processing of licensing applications for warehouses and customs agency licence.
Skills/Requirements:
* Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and Warehousing from Bandari College.
* Passes in mathematics and English at high school with a minimum grade of C.
* Minimum of 3 years forwarding & operations experience in a busy office.
* Knowledge and understanding of the maritime industry.
* Experience in customer relationship management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly telephone skills with both internal and external contacts.
* Ability to effectively use Microsoft applications (Excel/Word).
* Good analytical and decision making skills.
* Ability to work long hours especially in the field.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Keen eye for details.
* Those with the East African Customs & Freight Forwarding Practice certificate will have an added advantage.

The Candidate:
* Strong Interpersonal skills, Effective leadership skills, Good team player
* Must be analytical, accurate and deadline driven individual
* Good communication skills both oral and written
* Passion for excellence and compliance
* Self-motivated, high energy with strong ability to deliver results.
* Original, Strategic and Independent thinker

Suitable candidates should submit an up to date CV and their letters of application. Three referees and personal contact addresses and telephone numbers to:

DN.A/763
P.O. Box 80708 – 80100
Mombasa,

not later than Saturday 13th November, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.