Customs & Compliance Manager na Crane SA

Essential Job Functions 

• Classification of merchandise for both HTS and Schedule B, research of product to assist with such classifications and liaising with both clients and staff for the goal of best-in-class operations for Crane and Crane’s clients.
• Assists with the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls in the form of policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure that Crane fully satisfies its regulatory obligations pertaining to both US Import/Export and Trade Controls.
• Analyzes controls through qualitative and quantitative evaluation of transactional documentation for compliance with South African trade regulations.
• Provide training to all employees involved in brokerage-related activities in accordance with Crane’s Brokerage Compliance Manual.
• Ensure that brokerage activities are carried out as required by the South African Revenue Services and Customs Trade requirements.
• Plan, organize, schedule and lead the audit activities of the brokerage department; providing comprehensive and objective analyses of brokerage files; verifying completeness, accuracy, compliance and overall file integrity.
• Document audit findings and prepare reports with recommendations for presentation to senior management.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to automate brokerage processes.
• Analyze critical issues, trends, and root causes, and identify solutions that best address them.
• Manage duty drawback claim process and PEAs (if/when applicable).
• Production of recurrent or ad hoc reports, metrics, and presentations for senior management.
• Liaise with South African Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce, to assist with detentions, seizures, investigations, and mitigation as required.
• Contact agencies of SARS and other regulatory entities as necessary to investigate or address relevant questions or concerns.
• Read, analyze and interpret existing and industry and government requirements.
• Track and analyze new and revised legislation which governs program compliance to determine impact on operations; modify program as appropriate in response to changes in South African trade law or legal requirements.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and work instructions relative to brokerage.
• Respond timely, resourcefully, and constructively to new demands, priorities, challenges, or obstacles.
• Author and disseminate internal communications to raise compliance awareness within the organization.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from all departments to accomplish assigned objectives.
• Assist with maintenance and management of AEO accreditation
• Monitor and manage all Crane SA customs licenses and renewal thereof
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirments 

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Other Skills & Abilities 

• Proficient and conversant with all SARS Customs compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to solve problems quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Cargowise

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree or business experience
• Direct experience and working knowledge of Customs brokerage
• Minimum of 10 years' work experience relative to brokerage

Certifications & Licences 

• Professional certification may be required in some areas
• Brokers License

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.