MANAZA BUTT
advcmh@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
Meticulous and highly skilled Compliance professional with expertise in Export Controls, Sanctions, Due Diligence. KYC procedures and internal audits. I am comfortable in Implementing policies to promote company compliance within logistics and businesses. I also Possess exceptional communication skills and working knowledge of AEO accreditation, HMRC and Trade regulatory requirements. Project management includes master compliance Programme, Security manuals, HMRC training manuals, Sanction controls, Brexit changes, Trade complaince.
CTC (Counter terrorist checked).
I hold the ability to multi-task and maintain excellent attention to detail, which allows me to project, manage efficiently, and produce training manuals on Export Compliance, SOP’S and work instructions. Trained in Tarriff Classification
SKILLS
Auditing
Critical Thinking
Risk assessments
Analyses
Strong communication and written skills
Organization
Problem solving
Negotiation
Team building
IT- Microsoft, Excel, google
Tariff Classification
COURSES
Vat in International Trade
Security Management Systems
• Cargo Manager
• ADR
• IOSH
• GDPR
• Freight Training
REFERENCES
Available upon request
EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE
NORSK EUROPEAN WHOLESALE
June 2021 - Present
Overseeing UK Offices by following the assigned Customs and Compliance processes and procedures as set by Norsk and compliant in line with HMRC legislation and International Trade regulations.
Implementation and amendment as appropriate of company’s procedures and regular audits (AEO) as well as completing risk assessments to ensure Customs Compliance.
Providing expert advice to commercial teams to ensure client queries/enquiries are compliant. Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export law and procedures, tariffs and duties, licenses and restrictions.
Identifying and communicating new regulatory developments that effect current UK procedures or HMRC guidelines.
Maintaining ETSF Status & Bonded warehouse compliance.
Maintenance and reporting on future and current Norsk customer base due diligence/KYC checks.
Global awareness of Export compliance law, OFAC and global sanctions
Completing any ad-hoc duties regarding project management, working to deadlines, and communicating this to the relevant departments.
TRADE COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGER
CRYOPDP COURIERS
June 2019 – May 2021
Ensuring compliance is adhered to within the UK regulations and legislation to maintain the Known Agent Status
Overseeing the Group Trade Compliance and Regulatory governance to ensure it is in line with Country, Global and company specific guidelines
Awareness of Global Export control and sanction laws; OFAC
Ensuring all governance involving the transportation of pharmaceutical shipments are in line with the Dangerous Goods procedures
Providing proactive expertise and assistance in compliance to all areas of the business, to support key tender business awards
Building a rapport with the UK Government Regulatory Authorities, particularly the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure both internal procedures and processes are regularly reviewed and adapted accordingly
Creating, producing and developing the company Security Programme in accordance with CAA regulations
Completing regular internal audits in accordance with the CAA legislation to ensure good practice
Implementing and developing new procedures as and when necessary (SOP’S)
Completing due diligence checks on new and existing companies using the necessary compliance tools.
Responsible for the Health & Safety within the company including carrying out investigations and coiling reports on accidents or emergencies, as well as risk assessments
EXPORT COMPLIANCE LEAD
NSC GLOBAL
February 2018 – June 2019
Safeguarded company assets and ensuring accurate and corrective export compliance of all goods across the network
Ensured all records are accurate and correct
Monitored the export compliance and escalation if non-conformance is identified
Dealt with enquiries regarding staff training and offering advice to staff members
Developed communications, presentations, and training tools for NSC and external stakeholders
Created a recording repository that is fully customs/export compliant to meet all requirements
Developed training manuals to educate and increase export compliance awareness and ensure adherence to compliance
Acted as a gatekeeper to authorize dispatches and returns within regulations and policies
Established SLA’s and maintaining and reporting KPI’s to measure the performance
Verified, reconciled, and validated compliance entries against the MSS monthly report
Awareness of OFAC, ITAR, EAR regulations
OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR
G4S INTERNATIONAL LTD.
September 2015 - February 2018
Oversee Operational activities within the Freight Logistics department
Ensure High value shipments (Bullion) are organized within specific timescales in accordance to customer requests
Advise customers on Import/ Export regulations
SOP’S and written instructions to be maintained
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Customs Clearance Officer / October 2014 – August 2015
Global Move Specialist Excess International Baggage July 2011 – October 2014
Customer Service Assistant Audio Visual Exclusive June 2009 – March 2011
Career break -October 2004 – June 2009
HMRC Senior VAT Officer Heathrow Airport - September 1998 – October 2004
HMRC Freight Intelligence Officer and Criminal Investigations Heathrow Airport - October 1995 – September 1998
HMRC Executive Officer Heathrow Airport January 1992 – October 1995
HMRC Administrative Officer London SE1 February 1988 – January 1992