Customs and excise officer jobs in Finland
Customs and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facilitate communication between import and export trading institutions and government officials, and are responsible for taxation calculation and ensuring payment.
Customs and excise officer - Which skills are essential?
Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
Monitor written records containing information related to commercial transactions such as invoice, letter of credit, order, shipping, certificate of origin.
The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.
Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
The requirements and regulations of the transfer prices of goods and services between legal entities, especially in an international setting.
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
Know the principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.
Customs and excise officer - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Know the relevant regulations and legislation that applies to transportation of national or foreign cargo or passengers to and from different countries via vessels or aircraft.
Transport hazardous materials in a safe manner.
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
Research and select products to be auctioned.
Train animals for specific activities in order to help humans carry out their professional tasks.
Inform clients about the export restrictions, which consist of regulations about limitations on the quantity of exported goods imposed by a specific country or government.
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.
Inform clients about import restrictions such as import tariffs, licenses, quotas, currency restrictions, prohibition and other related regulations.
Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation functions smoothly.
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicate with emergency response organisations.
Understand how to prepare and process official documents for international shipping.