Background information about the job or company

Zambia Sugar PLC is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products. The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Assistant Customs Officer in the Finance Department, based at Nakambala.

Overall Responsibility

The Assistant Customs Officer reports to the Customs Officer and will support customs administration, export clearance, documentation, tax compliance and related customs activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 Certificate (or Equivalent). Relevant professional certificate or diploma in Clearing and Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Customs Advanced Diploma will be an added advantage. 1-2 years' experience gained in a similar position(s), at a similar level or equivalent. Being a member of the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport or Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Being a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants will be an added advantage. Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Other provided details

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks, including qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments, as part of the recruitment process where applicable. Should you not hear from Zambia Sugar within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

• Ensure compliance with Customs and Excise regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of accurate customs entries through ASYCUDA World.
• Receive and review export documentation for completeness and accuracy of supporting documents.
• Ensure all required permits, certificates, and licenses are available before the declaration processing.
• Update customs records and shipment status information.
• Maintain physical customs files and electronic records.
• Track customs documents and clearance status.
• Assist during customs audits and inspections.
• Administer and reconcile export acquittal documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely filing.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of duty drawback claims.
• Maintain a record of documents submitted for duty drawback outstanding entries to avoid having time-barred claims.
• Ensure ASYCUDA Export transactions and invoices are reconciled to the payments received from the Customers.
• Assist in ensuring efficient clearing of all business exports and support the commercial team on clearing matters.
• Assist in ensuring tax compliance as provided under the Customs and Excise Act.
• Assist in ensuring that payment of export fees to the ZRA is made timely.
• Assist in monitoring the correct application of trade agreements and preferential schemes, including SADC, COMESA, and other relevant trade protocols.
• Support the Customs Analyst and Customs Officer on customs administrative matters.
• Promote and adhere to ABF procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, & Quality, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

• ASYCUDA World proficiency
• Customs regulations compliance
• Export documentation review
• Record keeping
• Reconciliation
• Tax compliance
• Trade agreement monitoring
• ABF procedures adherence

• Grade 12 Certificate (or Equivalent)
• Relevant professional certificate or diploma in Clearing and Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Customs Advanced Diploma (added advantage)
• Membership of Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport or Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (added advantage)
• Certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)