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NCEN System: The Backbone of Effective Customs Enforcement

In a bid to streamline customs enforcement, the National Customs Enforcement Network (NCEN) system has been established to facilitate seamless communication and information sharing among stakeholders. As part of this initiative, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is seeking a Senior Customs Officer - Compliance to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Gathering intelligence data and conducting research related to cases, including:
    • FFIU
    • Tax clearance remittance data
    • Bank search
    • LTA search
    • FITS
    • NTIS search
    • Property search
    • Web-based research
    • Product data specification
    • WCO Valuation case studies
  • Participating in team work, contributing to strategic thinking and development of FRCS initiatives
  • Exercising the highest standards of fiscal, financial, and asset management within their area of responsibility
  • Supporting colleagues and the Chief Executive in effective budgetary stewardship

Performance Management

The employee’s performance will be measured against specific standards outlined in an individual performance plan, reflecting their contribution to achieving FRCS objectives. Annual performance reviews will be conducted to ensure the officer is meeting expectations.

Authorities

As a Senior Customs Officer, the successful candidate will be authorized to exercise specified powers under the Fiji Customs Act 1988 and other applicable legislation, including:

  • Detention, questioning, and search of persons
  • Inspection of goods using technology
  • Searching craft and vehicles
  • Detention and seizure of goods

Relationships

The role requires strong service-oriented relationships with all facets of the business, including:

  • Management and stakeholders within FRCS
  • External stakeholders

The officer will need to develop and enhance interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication.

Movement

FRCS recognizes the importance of career development and may require employees to move from one position to another in the same or different Business Unit or geographic location.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • A Diploma in Customs with relevant technical experience
  • Professional training in Customs from recognized tertiary institutions
  • Specialized skills from WCO Accredited training in Audit, Classification of Goods, Rules of Origin, and Investigation
  • Other desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Customs, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Forensics, or International Trade

The Senior Customs Officer - Compliance should have:

  • Thorough knowledge of Powers under the Fiji Customs Act 1988, Legislations, Policies, and procedures
  • Excellent computer and tax software systems literacy
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Previous experience in customs-related work is an advantage, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Integrity
  • Holistic thinking
  • Initiative
  • Proactivity
  • Team player attributes
  • Energy
  • Achievement
  • Resilience

By joining the FRCS team as a Senior Customs Officer - Compliance, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective customs enforcement through the NCEN system. If you are passionate about customs compliance and have the skills to match, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.