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Bond Keeper at Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics
Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics
August 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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 raining 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.
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 raining 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.