In-House Clearance Officer at Icheetah Nigeria Limited

Icheetah is a logistics platform, taking root in Africa, bridging cargo owner and fleet, integrating fleet management and online intelligent transactions. With state of art artificial intelligence, neural network technology, Intelligent routing algorithm, and offline transit warehouse, iCheetah can realize fleet and cargo intelligent matching and substantially promote transportation efficiency. One click login iCheetah smart transportation platform, cargo owner will be able to find qualified fleet with satisfying service. Likewise, fleet will be able to locate first rate and safe cargo.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: In-House Clearance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• The In-House Clearance Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating all import and export clearance processes for the company.
• The role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective clearance of goods through customs while maintaining accurate documentation and liaising with relevant regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end clearing and forwarding processes for all company shipments (import & export).
• Prepare, review, and process all necessary shipping and clearance documentation (Form M, PAAR, Bill of Lading, invoices, packing lists, etc.).
• Liaise with customs officials, shipping companies, terminal operators, and other regulatory agencies to ensure smooth clearance of goods.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Customs Service regulations and other applicable laws.
• Track shipments and provide regular updates to management on clearance status.
• Resolve any issues, delays, or discrepancies related to shipment clearance.
• Monitor and manage clearance costs to ensure efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain proper records of all transactions and documentation for audit purposes.
• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, finance, operations) for smooth workflow.
• Ensure prompt delivery of cleared goods to the designated warehouse or site.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years experience in clearing and forwarding operations.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian port operations and customs procedures.
• Familiarity with import documentation systems (e.g., PAAR processing, Form M).
• Good understanding of shipping and freight forwarding processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Time management and multitasking
• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Cost awareness and efficiency focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: legborsi.ir@icheetah.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.