LOIS AKINYI
Customs Administration
NAIROBI
Summary
Dependable Border Control Officer with experience verifying passenger carrier goods. Adept at detecting border law infractions and violations. Hardworking customs administrator offering ten years of positive industry contribution to add value to committed team. Accustomed to complying with government policies and facilitating trade. Looking to leverage in-depth understanding of freight and shipment regulations and fulfill customs supervisor opportunity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Customs Officer-Support 1
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi
06.2016 - Current
- Received bond applications and checked kentrade status for compliance and allocated bond numbers to compliant applicants.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding monetary instrument declarations.
- Explained laws and regulations to customs agents and importers and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Processed bond applications and advised agents and importers on bonds that were rejected for timely compliance.
Clerical Officer
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi
10.2004 - 05.2016
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Produced correspondence, reports, and transport licensing documents required for board meetings .
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Maintained employee files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Developed presentations and generated reports to facilitate office operations.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Finance Assistant
Aim International
Nairobi
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Kept Utility bills records and ensured they were paid in time.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Wrote cheques on behalf of the company.
- Checked account balances for clients.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Customs Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication-Public Relations
St. Paul's University
Limuru 09.2014 - 10.2017
Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Kinyanjui Technical Institute
Nairobi 05.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Customs regulations compliance
undefinedAdditional Information
Joseph Muchoki- Manager Other Airports,Kenya Revenue Authority, Mobile 0727 777212
Alice Kananu - Trainer,Kenya School of Revenue Administration, Mobile 0790 406119
Caroline Oduor - Operations Manager, Zala Reeds Ltd, Mobile 0722 342847
Hobbies
Socializing,Travelling,Reading
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Customs Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
01.2019 - 12.2019
Customs Officer-Support 1
Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication-Public Relations
St. Paul's University
09.2014 - 10.2017
Clerical Officer
Kenya Revenue Authority
10.2004 - 05.2016
Finance Assistant
Aim International
01.2000 - 10.2003
Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Kinyanjui Technical Institute
05.1997 - 05.1999
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