Brief about MACCFA

MACCFA is a highly recognized, full-fledged freight forwarding company located in Ethiopia with a global network via its joint venture partner CEVA Logistics. We have extensive experience for over twenty-six years in customs clearing, freight forwarding, and ground transportation via overland trucking and railway. We are looking for competent and energetic professional who can be part of our dynamic and professional team for our Customs Unit.

2. Job Purpose

Primary purpose of the role:

The post holder is responsible for Receiving and checking completeness of documents, searches out the proper harmonized system code /HS code/ for each item listed in the invoice by referring customs HS book, enters general – items [name of the importer/exporter, description of good, weight, unit/ quantity, HS code, duty paying value (DPV) and duty rate etc…] and revenue information in to the customs declaration form and print out draft declaration; notifies the customs duty amount and validity date of the exchange rate to customers through telephone, e-mail, fax and follow up till the client brings the duty amount in CPO/ budget letter /insurance bond; whichever the case.

Key Accountabilities

Main areas of focus and accountability of the role – detail in order of importance the main areas of accountability of the role:

• Receives and checks completeness of Documents,
•  Searches out the proper harmonized system code /HS code/ for each item listed in the invoice by referring customs HS book, enters general – items [name of the importer/exporter, description of good, weight, unit/ quantity, HS code, duty paying value (DPV) and duty rate etc…] and revenue information in to the customs declaration form and print out draft declaration; notifies the customs duty amount and validity date of the exchange rate to customers through telephone, e-mail, fax and follow up till the client brings the duty amount in CPO/ budget letter /insurance bond; whichever the case.
• Up on receipt of CPO / budget insurance/ bond amount against draft declaration and validity date of exchange rate,
• After review of data on draft declaration against the document ACO/JACO registers data in to customs data base to get customs registration number/ serial number,
• Completes VDD in customs System,
• Once Customs registration number is obtained, ACO/JACO prints the customs declaration prepare time sheet, compile and bind them together with the original documents and passes to coordinator,
• Assessment for export customs declaration
•   Receives documents, checks completeness, searches the harmonized system code/HS code/ for each item listed in the invoice by referring customs HS book,
• Enters general-items and revenue information in the customs declaration and register data in to customs data base to get customs registration number/ serial number, (in case of Export cargo, registration will be done after quality certificate,
• Once Customs registration number is obtained, prints the customs declaration prepare time sheet, compile and bind them together with the original documents and passes to coordinator. Manoeuvre truck and cargo in to a variety of parking spaces and loading docks,
• Supervise loading and loading of cargo off trucks,
• Prepare her/his own individual plan based on the teams plan by discussing with her/his immediate supervisor.
•  regularly report her/his performance to her/his immediate supervisor

 Reporting Structure 

1st level Manager/Supervisor’s job title: Assessment Supervisor

Business Unit: Customs

Job Requirements