JABU AGREENETH MATSE
Summary
Dynamic customs professional with over 14 years of experience ensuring regulatory compliance with customs regulations and enhanced trade compliance through rigorous documentation verification while facilitating legitimate trade. I specialize in ensuring adherence to WCO and WTO regulatory frameworks, as well as optimizing trade processes through review of Customs SOPs, manuals, and Rules. With a strong foundation in risk assessment and documentation verification, I leverage my expertise to mitigate trade risks and enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in analyzing clients' Customs data, I provide actionable insights that inform the Accreditation Committee's decision-making. My certifications in Forensic Investigation and Accounting Audit, along with ERP systems experience, equip me with the tools to evaluate conduct risk before granting a status to compliant Economic Operators. A collaborative professional, I excel in building relationships with stakeholders, including customs administrations and financial institutions, to streamline operations and ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations. My commitment to fostering trade compliance positions me as a strategic asset for organizations aiming to optimize their trade product value proposition.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Clearance Auditor - AEO Specialist
Eswatini Revenue Service
06.2023 - Current
- Executed AEO validations, ensuring regulatory compliance with customs regulations, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing risk exposure.
- Collaborated with government agencies to implement trade compliance frameworks, fostering stronger partnerships and streamlining processes.
Post Clearance Auditor - Ezulwini Headquarters
Eswatini Revenue Service
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced revenue collection through quality assurance in customs declarations, resulting in increased compliance accuracy.
Resident Excise Officer
USA Distillers
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitoring the production of ethyl spirits and facilitating movement locally and for export.
Excise Officer
Matsapha ICD
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Oversaw compliance and logistics for excisable products, optimizing operations and ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Conducted import/export inspections, mitigating risks and enhancing operational integrity.
- Monthly remitting of Exchange Control Declaration (F178) to the Central Bank of Eswatini's Exchange Control Division to declare Foreign Currency proceeds from outside SACU.
Assistant Customs & Excise Officer
Matsapha ICD
09.2011 - 01.2017
- Compiled and analyzed trade statistics, informing policy decisions and improving compliance rates.
- Facilitating endorsement of Importers' Customs documentation for purposes of acquitting with banks.
- Monthly remitting of Exchange Control Declaration (F178) to the Central Bank of Eswatini's Exchange Control Division to declare Foreign Currency proceeds from outside SACU.
Education
MSc - International Relations
UNICAF/University of East London
06.2025
Leadership in Organisations - undefined
UNICAF University
02.2022
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Institute of Commercial Management
02.2014
Advanced Diploma - Project Management
Institute of Commercial Management
12.2012
Skills
- Trade Compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Customer Success Management
- Monitoring & evaluation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation Verification
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Building Relationships
- Client Consultant
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Certification
- Next Generation Trade Facilitation by ESCAP
- Certificate of Merit by WCO
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt by NF OPEX
- Reading and Interpreting International Trade Agreements: Case Study of the AfCFTA by Tralac
- International Trade Policy for Africa Development by Tralac
- Advocacy and Trade Policy Reform by International Trade Centre (ITC)
- Transfer Pricing Certificate by WCO
- Digital Transformation Maturity Model by OECD
- Diploma in Compliance Audit & Risk Management by Compliance Central
- Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) by IICFP
- Certified Forensic & Investigation Accountant (CFIA) by O'Sullivan Consultancy
Accomplishments
Awarded WCO Certificate of Merit for achieving a 700% increase in accredited clients by enhancing trade compliance processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and quality assurance.
Academic Research Projects
Private Sector Engagement: Encouraging Business Participation in the Implementation of the AfCFTA, 2025-05-01
Professional Networks
- Intra-African Trade Matters
- Trade Law Centre Alumni
- African Customs Policy Network
- Certified Forensic Investigators Network
Personal Information
Title: Customs Professional | AEO Specialist
Hobbies and Interests
- Motivational speaking
- Academic coaching and mentoring
- Humanitarian initiatives
- Research and analysis
Timeline
Post Clearance Auditor - AEO Specialist
Eswatini Revenue Service
06.2023 - Current
Post Clearance Auditor - Ezulwini Headquarters
Eswatini Revenue Service
05.2022 - 05.2023
Resident Excise Officer
USA Distillers
05.2021 - 04.2022
Excise Officer
Matsapha ICD
02.2017 - 04.2021
Assistant Customs & Excise Officer
Matsapha ICD
09.2011 - 01.2017
MSc - International Relations
UNICAF/University of East London
Leadership in Organisations - undefined
UNICAF University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Institute of Commercial Management
Advanced Diploma - Project Management
Institute of Commercial Management