Customs Compliance Officer

Job Dimensions:

• Integral part of the Customs Team based in Pemba, with expected extended business trips to Nacala, Afungi and/or Maputo.
• Oversee customs compliance for TEPMA1 and Contractors for cargo entitled to the project.

Activities:

• Based on existing regulations, provide TEPMA1 with support regarding customs formalities for the entry of equipment.
• Trace key transaction information, including BL, commercial invoices and other required documents, to determine availability.
• Index and create tracking files to initiate the clearance process once documents are received.
• Engage with clearing agents for shipments arriving and entering through Nacala, before and upon shipping authorization.
• Liaise with the Logistics Team regarding arriving and cleared shipments and review payments related to customs.
• Monitor TEPMA1 import activities to ensure compliance with existing legislation.
• Interface with Customs authorities to assist Contractors and Subcontractors when necessary and ensure compliance and alignment with Company requirements and contractual obligations.
• Produce weekly activity reports and maintain the TEPMA1 Customs filing system.
• Acquire basic HSE awareness, including knowledge of:
  • The One-MAESTRO framework
  • TEPMA1 HSE & Biodiversity Policies
  • The 12 Golden Rules
• Comply with mandatory HSE training requirements, including HSE Induction and One-MAESTRO e-learning.

Context and Environment:

• Ability to perform duties diligently, particularly during stressful periods.
• Stay well informed about updates and changes in regulations affecting Company procedures and operations.
• Attend training provided by legislators when applicable.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with Customs authorities.

Accountabilities:

• Promote compliance by diligently following all Company policies and regulations.
• Maintain continuous awareness and understanding of applicable policies and regulations.
• Ensure reconciliation of service exceptions through the generation of applicable reports and data, including:
  • Overdue service dates
  • Excused service failures
  • Refresh reports
  • Other applicable reports and data
• Ensure consistency with Company strategy, commitments and goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Audit or another relevant field.
• Customs course certification.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 6 years of experience and strong knowledge in the customs area.
• Experience in EPC, Contractor and Subcontractor customs activities supervision.
• Knowledge and/or working experience with the Customs Single Window System (JUE).

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of customs formalities, processes, systems, documentation flows and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs:
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Excel

Languages

• Fluent oral and written English.
• Fluent oral and written Portuguese.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience.