Highly-motivated Professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Custom Officer
Jamaica Custom Agency
Kingston
01.2001 - 02.2024
Reviewed and processed customs declarations, ensuring accuracy of data and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Verified incoming shipments against invoices, bills of lading, and other documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Provided guidance to subordinate Customs Officers on complex issues related to import and export regulations.
Coordinated with internal departments such as Finance and Accounting regarding payments for imported merchandise.
Drafted documentation required for the clearance of imported goods from customs authorities.
Monitored port operations to identify potential security risks or violations of customs regulations.
Assessed duties, taxes, fees, levies, fines, penalties. on imported items according to established procedures.
Ensured that all imports were properly documented before being released from customs control.
Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing advice on customs processes and requirements.
Developed relationships with stakeholders such as importers and exporters, freight forwarders, carriers, brokers.
Collaborated with law enforcement agencies in identifying fraudulent activities relating to import and export transactions.
Conducted audits of shipping documents to verify accuracy of declared values for duty assessment purposes.
Arranged delivery with consignees and handled after-hours and weekend shipments.
Reviewed immigration documentation for validity and asked targeted questions of each individual.
Interpreted and explained laws and regulations to travelers and shippers.
Communicated with travelers and shippers to promote understanding and compliance by translating complex legal jargon into simplified language.
Calculated and assessed duties and taxes due on goods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Management Studies
University Of The West Indies
Mona, Kingston
11-2000
Skills
Self Motivation
Time management abilities
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Professionalism
Multitasking
Continuous Improvement
Attention to Detail
Integrity and Honesty
Certification
Scrum Alliance- Certificate Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Senior Custom Officer
Jamaica Custom Agency
01.2001 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Management Studies
University Of The West Indies
Scrum Alliance- Certificate Scrum Master (CSM)
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