Senior Customs Assessor

• Location Type : Office
• Deadline : April 16th, 2026
• Career Level : Mid Level(3-5 years)
• Employment Type : Full time
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

About Company 

Everything starts from an idea. But every idea might not see the daylight of success without hard work and diligence. 20 years ago, Horra Trading was just an idea in the mind of Mr. Adem Kedir who meticulously worked day and night to turn it into a reality in 2005, basing himself on his extensive skill and knowledge in coffee and coffee trade. Mr. Adem Kedir’s coffee trade career started as the succeeding generation from his grandfather Mr. Abbahawa and his father Mr. Kedir Hadjji Hassan in Ethiopia. As the third generation successor of the family coffee business, Mr. Adem has made the leap from his involvement in traditional and domestic coffee market to international coffee trade by forming his own business entity by the name of Horra Trading in 2005.

What was started as a simple trading business entity in 2005, Horra Trading has made it possible to create diversified businesses under Horra Corporate Group. Currently, Horra Corporate Group business portfolio includes coffee and oil seeds export, coffee plantation, automotive assembly, import and distribution, propylene technology manufacturing, technology, real estate development and transit and forwarding. Currently, Horra Corporate Group is led by the CEO, Mr. Adm Kedir, and by qualified and experienced professionals, with 550 permanent staff members and 800 temporary workers working in the corporate office and in different business units.Horra is currently looking a talent who is ready to share our dreams and be on the same boat to navigate through out the dynamic business world with promising a glowing opportunities to craft a desirable career map for talents. Our company is would like to hire a Sales Officer to work in our “Tech” business wing

Job Summery 

The Senior Customs Assessor is responsible for the end-to-end assessment of shipping documentation to ensure full compliance with customs regulations. This role involves analyzing documents, assigning accurate HS codes, and calculating applicable duties and taxes. The Senior Assessor serves as the key liaison between the client and customs authorities, managing permit requirements, addressing inquiries, and securing client approvals to facilitate smooth cargo clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze documents for accuracy and customs compliance, liaising with clients on any discrepancies
• Verify completeness and correctness of all shipping documents to prepare them for assessment
• Classify items using appropriate Harmonized System (HS) codes to determine tariff rates
• Ensure all required pre-shipment permits are obtained prior to processing
• Advise clients on post-import permit requirements
• Calculate total taxes and duties, inform clients of the exact amount, and secure payment approval
• Assess documentation upon receiving client confirmation
• Complete VDD (Value for Duty) information accurately and on time, addressing any customs inquiries
• Provide support across all areas of the logistics department
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor or manager

About You

• 3-4 years and more in Logistics Company/ Import Export company
• Degree in Logistics/Supplies Management and or in any related fields
• Certificated in Customs Clearance (has renewed customs/Transit License)
• Excellent Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attentive to details, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity.
• Able to write clear and concise reports, procedures and quality documents.
• Ability to visit and follow operations physically in customs branch
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative and make decisions.
• High degree of flexibility and responsiveness.
• Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts.

Requirement Skill

• Creativity
• Strong Coordination and Networking skill