Description
About Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics
Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd was founded and incorporated in 2010, to lead in provision of outsourcing and logistics services. We run a subsidiary company Chania Cleaners offering cleaning, Sanitation, pest control, waste management and landscaping services. Our Mission: To strive to provide quality services consistently to be the company of choice.
Job Details
- Position: Bond Keeper
- Job Type: Contract, Full Time
- Qualification: Diploma, Professional Certificate
- Experience: 2 – 3 years
- Location: Mombasa
- Job Field: Shipping and Maritime
- Deadline: 6 September 2026
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 training 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics on polccl.app to apply
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