• Reports To: Procurement Manager

• Department: Procurement

• Location: Head Office, Tema, Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Lodge all import documents (Bill of Lading,Commercial Invoice, Packing List, etc.) into the ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System).

• Physically attend to customs examinations of SKD components, fully built cars, and heavy-duty equipment at Tema Port and designated CFS (Container Freight Stations).

• Calculate and ensure accurate payment of import duties, taxes (VAT, NHIL, ECOWAS Levy), and other levies applicable to automotive imports.

• Resolve classification disputes using the Harmonized System (HS) codes specific to auto parts and vehicles.

• Obtain Final Delivery Orders from shipping lines and terminal operators.

• Track vessels carrying GWM, Shantui, and Sitrak shipments from China to Tema.

• Coordinate with haulage companies to arrange timely transportation of cleared goods from the port to Zonda Tec’s assembly plant in Tema.

• Monitor bonded truck movements for SKD consignments in transit to the company’s bonded warehouse (if applicable).

• Conduct pre-arrival checks to ensure all required permits (e.g., EPA permit for vehicle imports) are in place.

• Ensure strict compliance with Ghana’s Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891) and L.I. 2476.

• Maintain a database of all clearance records, duty payments, and release notes for audit purposes.

• Report weekly to the Procurement Manager on clearance status, pending issues (exams, valuations), and accrued charges (demurrage, storage, rent).

• Liaise with GRA Customs Division, GPHA, and Destination Inspection Companies to resolve hold-ups.

• Act as a translator (English–Chinese) for basic operational communication between Chinese management and local customs officials when necessary.

• Assist in repatriating duty overpayments or resolving classification disagreements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum HND in Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, Customs Administration, or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree is an advantage.

• 3–5 years of hands-on clearing experience, specifically with auto parts, SKD components, or heavy equipment. Experience with Chinese-origin imports is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in ICUMS, MS Excel (for tracking sheets), and ability to read a Bill of Lading and Packing List.

Key Competencies

• Field-ready: Willing to spend 4–5 days per week at the port or examination bays.

• Problem-solving: Ability to negotiate exam fees or resolve valuation disputes on the spot.

• Detail-oriented: One wrong HS code can delay a container of SKD parts for weeks.

• Communication: Basic Mandarin phrases (e.g., “qing guan shui” – please clear customs) are a plus; fluency in English and Twi is essential.

• Integrity: Must be trustworthy when handling cash for petty disbursements (examiners’ fees, terminal charges).

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should send their CVs to the Email: hr.zonda@gmail.com Kindly state "Clearing Officer" as your email subject.

• Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.