Declaration Officer

Lafab Solutions is hiring a Declaration Officer for its Clearing & Forwarding department. The fixed-term role reports to the Clearing and Forwarding Officer and focuses on preparing and tracking accurate customs declarations in line with URA procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Check manifests against shipping and supporting documents
• Prepare and submit import, export and vehicle declarations through ASYCUDA
• Apply the correct tariff classification, customs valuation and tax assessment
• Capture and verify declaration data and supporting paperwork
• Process permits, licences and regulatory approvals and follow them up
• Make sure taxes and customs charges are correctly assessed and paid promptly
• Track entries through the Document Processing Centre until completion
• Manage customs bonds, including reconciliation and timely cancellation
• Identify, correct and escalate discrepancies and documentation problems
• Handle tariff, valuation and other customs queries and disputes
• Give clients and Client Services accurate tax estimates and guidance
• Liaise with URA/Customs, clients, shipping lines and internal teams to speed up clearance
• Resolve customer queries and complaints about declarations and clearance
• Run quality checks before declarations are submitted
• Keep records of declarations, permits, bonds and clearance documents
• Escalate recurring system or process issues and take part in departmental meetings
• Meet individual and departmental targets and service levels
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Customs, Clearing & Forwarding, Logistics, Transport or a related field
• At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in customs declaration and clearance
• Proven experience in export and vehicle declarations (mandatory)
• Good working knowledge of ASYCUDA and URA customs procedures
• Knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation, permits and regulatory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://www.lafabsolution.com/.