Customs Advisor

Company Overview

Alert Group is a multi-sector financial and services organization with four operating businesses across Nigeria. Its portfolio includes Alert Microfinance Bank, a profitable deposit-taking institution in Lagos that supports micro and small-to-medium enterprises with tailored financial products; Auto Bucks, a non-deposit-taking microfinance lender focused on SME growth; Greenbucks, which delivers renewable energy solutions; and Bucksfield, an SEC-regulated asset management business. Collectively, these companies serve individuals and organizations through financial, energy, and investment offerings.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position in Lagos for a Customs Advisor. The role centers on guiding the business on customs rules, tariffs, and import/export compliance connected to group operations and supply chain activities. The advisor will help keep shipments and documentation aligned with applicable regulations while supporting efficient cross-border movement of goods.

Key Duties

• Provide guidance on customs laws, tariff structures, and import/export compliance requirements that affect the group’s activities.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of documents used for importing and exporting goods.
• Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure transactions meet regulatory standards.
• Track changes in customs and trade regulations and assess how they may impact operations.
• Coordinate with customs officers, logistics partners, and internal teams to handle issues and reduce clearance delays.
• Help limit unnecessary duty and tax exposure through compliant and efficient processes.
• Prepare operational and compliance reports for internal use.
• Support internal audits and contribute recommendations for process enhancement and stronger compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong demand planning and analytical capability to interpret data, anticipate needs, and support decisions.
• Consulting and supply chain management experience to advise stakeholders and oversee logistics workflows.
• Procurement knowledge to align sourcing activities with customs and trade requirements.
• Solid understanding of customs procedures, import/export processes, and trade compliance, ideally in Nigeria and nearby markets.
• Prior exposure to working with customs authorities, freight forwarders, or logistics service providers in a corporate or advisory setting.
• High attention to detail, good organization, and the ability to manage several transactions and deadlines at once.
• Clear written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory matters to non-experts.
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Economics, or a similar discipline; relevant customs or trade compliance certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

This opportunity is based in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, and is structured as an on-site full-time role.