Bond Keeper/Officer
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AGL (Africa Global Logistics), part of the MSC family, is hiring a Bond Keeper/Officer in Nairobi to ensure full compliance with KRA Customs regulations. The role focuses on customs documentation, bond management (CB1/CB1A), regulatory monitoring, and reporting for project bond transactions. A Diploma in C&F and 3–5 years of customs/bond experience are required.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi within Shipping and Maritime.
- Focus on KRA Customs compliance, bond management, and documentation.
- Requires Diploma in C&F and 3–5 years bond/customs experience.
- Must know KRA systems such as iCMS / Kentrade.
- Apply via AGL career portal acareerbyagl.talent-soft.com.
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AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the rest of the world. AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries in Africa, Haiti, Timor and Indonesia to provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions.
Bond Keeper/Officer M/F
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
Diploma
Experience
3 - 5 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Shipping and Maritime
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
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.
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Method of Application
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AGL- Africa Global Logistics on acareerbyagl.talent-soft.com
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