BOND KEEPER/OFFICER M/F

	BOND KEEPER/OFFICER M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

The Bond Keeper is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Customs (KRA) regulations, with a focus on accurate record keeping, customs documentation, bond management, and regulatory monitoring. The role acts as the control point for all project bond transactions, ensuring proper reconciliation, and compliance in all inbound transactions.

1. Customs Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure accurate preparation, validation, and submission of:
• Import Declaration Forms (IDFs)
• Customs entries aligned with correct customs regimes
• Verify correctness of:
• HS classification
• Quantities and values
• Applicable customs regimes
• Ensure compliance with KRA Customs regulations and Project procedures
• Maintain proper documentation for customs audits and inspections

2. Bond Management & Monitoring (CB1/CBA1)
• Monitor and manage Customs Bonds (CB1 & CB1A) to ensure continuous coverage of bonded cargo.
• Track bond utilization and customs exposure.
• Ensure timely provisional entries perfection.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders (AGL Customs clearance &Ops team, Declarants) to:
-Avoid bond exhaustion
-Prevent operational disruptions
-Maintain up-to-date records of:
-Bond balances
-Bond consumption projection.

3. Monitoring, Audit & Compliance Control
• Conduct pre-audit checks for inbound documentation.
• Perform post-audit reviews to ensure:
• Accuracy of customs entries
• Compliance with internal SOPs and customs laws
• Act as the regulatory controller for all bond transactions.
• Identify documentation discrepancies and ensure real-time escalation and resolution.

4. Reporting & Regulatory Submissions
• Prepare and submit:
o Monthly bond report
o Monthly reconciliation and compliance reports
o Monthly bond consumption projection.

• Maintain accurate records for:
o Customs inspections
o Internal and external audits
o Ensure transparency and traceability in all reporting

5.Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with:
KRA Customs officials
Support and coordinate customs audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews

 

Profile

• Diploma in C&F.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in:
• Bond transactions/declaration.
• Customs compliance and documentation
• Bond management
• Strong working knowledge of:KRA systems (iCMS / Kentrade), exposure on regulatory framework and customs procedures and regimes.