eRecruiter Nigeria Job for a Clearing Officer, May 2017

eRecruiter Nigeria is a Professional Recruitment Consultancy and Staffing Services Firm. eRecruiter Nigeria is a recruitment consultancy in Nigeria which utilises the power of the internet to find the best candidates with the aim of helping employers reduce their cost-per-hire and provide more choices. Our recruitment consultancy and staffing services helps our candidates take the pain out of finding the right job We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Clearing Officer Location: Lagos Key Responsibilities

• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Renewal of relevant licenses (should be conversant to the procedures)
• To arrange cargo scanning within a day after terminal charges paid.
• To clear consignment within 10 days from the date of receipt of Pre- Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).
• To secure business of various exporters and importers and has the ability to forward and clear their consignments.
• To negotiate best freight rates with the shipping line to cover the interest of clients.
• To apply and get refunds (shipping & container deposits etc.)
• To be able to organize fast track clearing for the group.
• Must be very conversant with custom laws, tariff schedules and classifications, Government rules, prohibited list of items for importation, import and export regulations and procedures, shipping procedures and documentations.
• To get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) and rotation number is allotted.
• To prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before close of the business.

• Must be computer literate
• Must have 4 - 5 years experience in similar field
• Must have excellent customer service skills, good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be conversant with all activities in shipping management but of priority is the clearing and forwarding which the expected candidate must have performed in a similar industry.