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Bond Keeper/Officer M/F at AGL- Africa Global Logistics
AGL- Africa Global Logistics
September 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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.
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
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.
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.
Reporting & Regulatory Submissions
Prepare and submit:
Monthly bond report
Monthly reconciliation and compliance reports
Monthly bond consumption projection.
Maintain accurate records for:
Customs inspections
Internal and external audits
Ensure transparency and traceability in all reporting
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Reporting & Regulatory Submissions
Prepare and submit:
Monthly bond report
Monthly reconciliation and compliance reports
Monthly bond consumption projection.
Maintain accurate records for:
Customs inspections
Internal and external audits
Ensure transparency and traceability in all reporting
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.