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The Custom Clearance Advisor ensures that all activities of importation and exportation for the Company’s operations onshore or offshore are cleared in accordance with the Customs regulations in place. He/she maintains good ethical relationships between the Business and Government Ministries involved in this area of responsibility.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Key Accountabilities/Result

• Area  Follow-up the Customs Department and shipping agents to clear all imports and exports for Business operations. 
• Management of Freight Forwarding contracts. 
• Review and control all tasks performed by Import/Export Assistants. 
• Review and code export and import-related invoices to ensure prompt payment of third-party service providers. 
• Coordinate receipt and treatment of quality and quantity claims in relation to export cargos.
• Request quotes from Freight Forwarders e.g., work shipments and approve the best offer.
• Advise internal customers on best Import/Export practices. 
• Ensure Import/Export files are ready for customs audits and defend the Company’s interest.
• Ensure ATN/ATS (Normal and Temporary Admissions) importations are compliant with customs regulations in place. 
• Ensure ratio letters are issued to freight forwarders on time and in compliance with custom regulations.
• Assist the Hydrocarbon Lifting Specialist, represent the Company and coordinate liftings at the Massongo Terminal.
• Assist the Hydrocarbon Lifting Specialist, obtain all export licenses for the exportation of crude oil from Cameroon. (Ministries of Mines and Finance).
• Assist the Hydrocarbon Lifting Specialist, review and control all tasks performed by the Lifting Operator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Key ChalLenges                                                                                                                                                                                                         
• Responsible for the timely clearing of all Company material imports in liaison with freight forwarders.
• Working in an environment with no standardized laws and regulations.
• Maintain highly ethical business relationships with partners, government officials and shipping agents. 
• Working with pressure from internal stakeholders to clear their equipment from Customs urgently.
• May have to work during weekends, public holidays, and nights.
• Coordinate and represent the Company’s interests during liftings to ensure no unplanned demurrage fees.