2 Export Documentation jobs in Nigeria
Import/Export Documentation Officer
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Job Type:
Full-time / Permanent
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About the Role:
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Import & Export Documentation Executive to support our logistics and international trade operations in Lagos. The ideal candidate will assist with the end-to-end documentation process for imports and exports, ensuring compliance with Nigerian Customs regulations, NAFDAC, and SON requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, verify, and process all import/export documentation including Form M, Proforma Invoices, SONCAP, Packing Lists, Final Invoices, PAAR, and Bills of Lading.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, clearing agents, shipping companies, and government agencies (Customs, NAFDAC, SON, NESREA) to ensure smooth processing and timely cargo clearance.
• Track shipments and update internal stakeholders on ETAs, delays, and clearance status.
• Coordinate with commercial and finance teams for Telegraphic Transfers (TTs), Letters of Credit (LCs), payment terms, proforma validations, remittance support, and documentation needed for banking and payment confirmation.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian import/export regulations, including proper HS Code classification and tariff application.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and documentation for audits and internal reporting.
• Follow up on port operations, demurrage timelines, and documentation handovers to avoid penalties and delays.
• Keep internal databases and document repositories updated and organized.
• Support audits and internal reporting related to trade documentation.
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Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in import/export documentation in a trading, manufacturing, or freight forwarding company.
• Understanding of Nigerian Customs processes, Form M requirements, and platforms such as Single Window Trade Portal, SONCAP portal, and TRMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email communication.
• Basic knowledge of INCOTERMS, HS Codes, and international shipping terms.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work with external vendors and internal teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field.
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Nice to Have (Optional):
• Proficient in Tally ERP
• Familiarity with trade documentation systems like Asycuda, NAFDAC portal, or Nigeria Single Window.
• Experience working with Letters of Credit and international banking documentation
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Compensation:
NGN 150,000
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Trade Regulatory Compliance - Export Control
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
Export Control Regulatory Intelligence & Governance:
• Monitor, research, and analyze international, regional, and national laws, agency guidance, and enforcement trends on export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation), focusing on regimes beyond indirect sanctions.
• Develop and continually revise export control compliance programs in line with legislative, judicial, executive, and agency requirements, emphasizing robust license determination processes and accurate classification of goods and technologies.
• Maintain a dynamic log of legislative changes, regulatory updates, license requirements, lists of controlled items, destinations, and end uses.
• Ensure operational readiness for new and evolving LDRs and proactively implement workflow changes to address control list updates and new embargoes.
• Design, implement, and monitor workflows supporting License Determination Rules (LDR), including technology/product classification, jurisdiction assessment, and license application triggers.
Export Control Workflow Design:
• Collaborate with development and technical teams to implement and update screening protocols, LDR logic, and escalation paths in ERP systems.
• Translate new laws, judicial decisions, and agency guidance into concrete changes in automated screening systems and manual review procedures.
Stakeholder Communication & Legal Advisory:
• Act as the organization’s primary advisor for export control, presenting regulatory changes, LDR updates, and operational impacts to executive management and technical teams.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and trade authorities during audits or regulatory investigations and serve as the point of contact for export license-related queries.
Documentation, Quality Control & Problem Resolution:
• Write and maintain clear documentation of processes, workflows, and regulatory updates.
• Conduct quality control checks, troubleshoot workflow/data issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Develop periodic reports and updates for executive leadership regarding regulatory status, export control risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure processes are aligned with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with management on long-term compliance goals and support the implementation of compliance products.
Candidate Profile:
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience interpreting legislative texts and judicial rulings affecting compliance.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, data investigation, and analysis of international business structures.
• Proven working knowledge of international export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, LDRs).
• Experience implementing export control compliance programs and managing regulatory reporting obligations.
• Experience with Custom Tariff and/or ILE ( Sanction ) is a Huge advantage
• Must be amenable to work CEST
Skills & Competencies:
• Deep legislative analysis and ability to operationalize LDRs, control list updates, and export licensing requirements.
• Strong analytical and research skills; adept at workflow design and process automation for export controls.
• Clear communicator with proven ability to translate complex legal/regulatory requirements into practical business procedures.
• Proactive problem-solver with flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing regulatory environments.
• Good understanding of Large Language Models (LLM) and how to use LLM to improve current processes
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