Customs Officer II (232 Positions) at TRA

Responsiblities: To carry out tax assessments in respect of small passengers accompanied baggage at Ports, Airports and Border stations.

• To attend to public/customer grievances concerning customs operations.
• To carry out instructions as may be directed by the customs officer - preventive.
• To perform preventive duties at the Airport, Seaport, Gates, Customs Warehouse, Transit stations, Dry port, and all other Customs contacted areas.
• To conduct the examination of passengers baggage.
• To carry out rummaging of marine vessels and aircraft.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• To control imports, exports, and transit goods.
• To carry out documentary verification.
• To prepare enquiries and offence files.
• To assess and value goods.
• To release goods after payment of duties.
• To prepare various returns for Customs & Excise Headquarters.
• To provide information for the preparation of Management reports (various).
• To conduct the physical verification of goods.
• To perform anti-smuggling patrols.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields Taxation, Customs, Accountancy, Finance, Public Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution/University.

Preferred Language Skill :

English and Swahili

Job opening date : 06-Feb-2025

Job closing date : 19-Feb-2025