Bond Keeper

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd invites applications from candidates who are suitably qualified and experienced with excellent credentials to fill the position of a Bond Keeper Based In Mombasa.

Job Purpose

To manage and control the receipt, storage, custody, documentation, and release of goods held in a customs bonded warehouse, ensuring compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs requirements, company procedures, and applicable customs laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and verify bonded cargo against customs documentation, delivery orders and warehouse records.

• Ensure all goods entering and leaving the bonded warehouse are properly documented and authorised.

• Maintain accurate records of bonded cargo, including quantities, descriptions, locations, entries and releases.

• Monitor the movement and status of goods under customs control.

• Coordinate with Customs Officers, Declarants, Clearing Agents, transporters and clients on cargo releases.

• Verify customs entries, release orders and other relevant documentation before cargo is released.

• Ensure cargo is physically available and correctly identified before release.

• Prevent unauthorised removal, substitution, damage or tampering with bonded goods.

• Conduct regular stock reconciliation and report discrepancies immediately.

• Maintain proper filing of customs and warehouse documentation for audit purposes.

• Facilitate customs inspections, verification and examination of bonded cargo.

• Ensure goods are stored in designated locations and appropriately labelled.

• Monitor customs bond periods and promptly escalate cargo approaching expiry or requiring action.

• Prepare daily/periodic reports on bonded cargo receipts, releases, balances and discrepancies.

• Ensure compliance with warehouse security, safety and operational procedures.

• Support KRA customs audits, inspections and inventory verification exercises.

• Report damaged, missing, excess, short or unaccounted-for cargo immediately.

• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of customs and client information.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding/Diploma in Customs administration or relevant raining from KESRA.

• Relevant customs/clearing certification will be an added advantage.

• iCMS Certificate.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of customs and bonded warehouse operations

• Knowledge of KRA customs procedures and iCMS

• Cargo and inventory control

• Documentation and records management

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Good numerical and reconciliation skills

• Integrity and accountability

• Communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure

• Computer proficiency.

Experience

• 2-3 Years’ Experience in customs, bonded warehouse, clearing & forwarding.