Kaizen is currently recruiting a Customs Agent on behalf of our client, based in their Dublin office.
Customs Agent responsible for preparing and submitting Irish and UK customs declarations.
Ensuring Department Roles and Responsibilities and Department KPIs as set by the company are being carried out to a high standard.
Position reports to: Customs Team Lead.
Hours of Work: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (M-F) Roles & Responsibilities Prepare and File Customs Irish and GB declarations The foremost duty of a customs agent is preparing and filing customs declarations for international shipments.
This aspect of the role requires extensive knowledge of the materials being shipped or received, along with a high level of attention to detail to ensure that the business has filled out necessary forms completely and accurately.
Manage Shipments with internal operations teams In addition to preparing and filing paperwork, customs agents support operations in planning what shipments are cleared to ship and be released for final delivery.
Determine Vat and Duty and Tariff Payments Another central duty of a customs agent is determining and issuing duty, tax, and tariff payments for their clients imports and exports.
A customs agent uses the tariff coding system and supporting paperwork to determine the payment amount due and may also submit payment, ensuring that the company and taxing body retains records of completed payments for each shipment.
Customs agents also resolve issues related to over- or underpayment of taxes and duty.
Maintain Trade-Related Knowledge Base Because international tariffs and trade laws can shift rapidly, customs agents also need to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current rules and regulations.
They may also need to provide their clients or employers with periodic updates regarding rules that can impact their business or costs.
Skills / Qualifications: Good Time Management skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and Prioritise work.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
Computer Skills, Excel and Azyra knowledge preferably.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Flexibility.
Quality and Detailed focused.
Ability to deal with Customs and Regulatory bodies.