Customs Clearing Officer
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Limassol
Type
full-time
Experience
Intermediate (3–5 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
Salary upon interview
Apply within
3 days
Category
Shipping, Freight & Marine Logistics
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a long-established global provider of integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services, is seeking to recruit a Customs Clearing Officer to join their growing teams in either Limassol or Larnaca. As a Customs Clearing Officer, you will be primarily responsible for preparing and processing import and export documentation for air, sea, and road freight shipments, ensuring compliance with all customs regulations. The ideal candidate will possess approximately 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a proven understanding of customs procedures. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek and English are essential. The role offers a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process import and export documentation for air, sea and road freight shipments
- Classify goods according to applicable tariff coding system
- Calculate, quote and pay, or arrange for payment, of VAT and taxes, tariffs and duties on shipments
- Remain up to date with and follow any changes in import and export laws and regulations
- Advise customers on best methods of packaging or labelling products
- Clear goods through customs to their final destination promptly and efficiently
- Cooperate and assist customs officials when conducting inspections to cargo shipments
- Handle all matters related to bonded and/or in-transit cargo
Requirements
- Bachelors’ university degree in a related field
- A Customs Clearance Licence is preferred
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field
- Sound knowledge of customs procedures for import and export
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English
- Complex problem solving ability and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work out of normal office hours
Benefits
- ✓13th & 14th salary
- ✓Provident Fund
- ✓Friday afternoon’s off
- ✓Flexible working hours
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