Ex-Bond Controller

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At Bidvest International Logistics we understand that logistics is a people business and consider our employees as vital partners.

Ex-Bond Controller

Details
Closing Date: 04/18
Reference Number: BIL-1
Job Title: Ex-Bond Controller
Department: International Logistics
Office / Facility: Logistics Park Unit 1
Reporting To: Customs Manager
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Location - Country: South Africa
Location - Province: Gauteng
Location - Town / City: Kempton Park

Job Purpose

Draft Ex-Bond Bills of Entry in adherence with all relevant legislation, internal and external policies and procedures. Contributes to client satisfaction and legal compliance by successful release of cargo in accordance with Customs and other governmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications: Matric / Grade 12 certificate essential, Customs certificate an advantage
Experience: 5 to 10 years Customs experience (in framing ex-bond entries)

Key Responsibilities

1. Receiving instructions from Clients, extracting the warehousing entries from the records/computer, making calculations and framing of ex-bond entries, and assisting with the framing of prime 'into bond' WH entries when required.
2. Correlating documents and producing invoices for Ex-bond transactions.
3. Running regular reports on CCL and Excel as and when agreed with Customs including maintenance of a Bond register and acquittals.
4. APDP related documentation and ensuring customs compliance at all times.
5. Monitor Bond Register / Acquittals.
6. Tracking of documents and general record keeping.
7. Keeping Clients fully informed of the progress of the ex-bond entry.
8. Update and inform relevant parties of changes to the Customs procedural manual (BCS).

Knowledge

1. Incoterms at an advanced level
2. Knowledge of customs procedures
3. Suitable qualification in terms of Customs Tariff Classification and associated General rules of interpretation, methods of valuation (GATT) and rules of origin (Customs Affairs course)

Skills

1. Proficiency in Cargowise
2. Must be MS Excel literate at an intermediate level
3. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to 3rd parties
4. Must be able to complete tasks accurately and promptly
5. Must be able to meet tight deadlines
6. Ability to make arithmetic calculations
7. Ability to pay attention to detail / work with extreme accuracy