Senior Customs Assessor Officer

Job Description

About the Job
About Us: Freight in Time Group

Freight in Time (FiT) Group is a premier end-to-end logistics, customs clearing, and freight forwarding service provider specializing in high-volume, multi-modal global trade solutions for multinational corporations and local industry leaders. Established by a diverse team of highly skilled technical and business professionals, the company leverages deep industry expertise to seamlessly manage the international and local movement and storage of goods across various sectors. Driven by a mission to deliver maximum value through reliable supply chain solutions and a vision to be the most respected, fully integrated business logistics provider in Africa, FiT Group anchors its operations on the core values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty, Trust, Integrity, Logistics Excellence, and Customer Empowerment.

Join Our Team

To fuel our aggressive regional expansion, optimize our electronic customs management capabilities, and maintain unmatched operational excellence across our air, sea, and clearing divisions, we are looking for dynamic, results-driven, and seasoned professionals.
If you are looking to elevate your career within a fast-paced, technologically advanced, and collaborative logistics ecosystem, explore our open vacancies ranging from entry-level specialists to executive management:

Department: Customs Clearance & Compliance

Reports To: Commercial Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Compliance is the foundation of our logistics business. We require a highly independent, expert Senior Customs Assessor Officer to handle complex technical custom valuation, correct tariff classifications, and electronic declarations. This individual acts as a top-tier specialist navigating the digital customs environment autonomously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HS Code Tariff Engineering: Evaluate extensive product specs, commercial documentation, and engineering data sheets to assign correct Harmonized System (HS) Codes.
Customs Valuation & Auditing: Execute advanced valuation calculations for complex sea and air shipments, minimizing assessment gaps and eliminating compliance risks.
Single Window Management: Perform individual, error-free electronic data entry, processing, and declaration submissions within the national Electronic Customs Management System (eCMS) and Single Window portal.
Regulatory Pre-clearance: Inspect and organize multi-agency permits, bank clearings, import-export licenses, and preferential certificates of origin.
Technical Dispute Support: Represent the company independently during formal valuation or classification reviews conducted by customs authorities.
About You
JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Customs Administration, Logistics, Fiscal Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent with strong practical industry experience.

Experience

5+ years of verified high-level operational experience strictly working as a Customs Assessor or Declarant inside a reputable freight forwarding firm.