Clearing Officer at Samcham Holdings Limited

Samcham Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in 1991 as Clearing and Shipping Agent. We are duly registered with the Nigeria Customs Services, Nigeria Port Plc and Nigeria Maritime Authority as a licensed Clearing and Shipping Agent. The company has diversified into haulage and petroleum products retail services The company has a fleet of over 50 American Mack Trucks in her haulage department to complement and improve services to our clients.

We own a Petrol Filling Station that is leased to MOBIL NIG. PLC and offer efficient and effective clearing services in all Nigerian Seaports and Airports. Our vehicles are well insured with notable and reliable insurance companies in the Country. We equally maintain a group of honest, devoted and highly professional operational staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clearing Officer

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Obtain an accurate checklist and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues. Opening of form M / LC Application to import.
• Handling timely order execution & documentation like pre- and post-shipping documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Ensure timely clearing of goods at the ports to their final destination.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Managing demurrages, and port charges within specified norms.
• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to the destination.
• Liaising with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.
• Facilitating the smooth clearing process of import and handling all shipment formalities.
• To escalate any issue/ queries to your line manager/inquiries and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
• To get duty assessment in one day after the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number are allotted.
• To be able to organize fast-track clearing for the company.
• To prepare daily progress reports and send them to Head Office before the close of the business.
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by Management.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess OND / HND / Bachelor's Degrees with 5 - 10 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N95,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2024.