Job Profile – Associate / Senior Associate – Drawback & Export Incentives
Location: Baner – Near Balewadi Phata, Pune
Experience: 3–5 Years
Qualification: Graduate / Post Graduate – Commerce, Management, International Business or related field
Employment Type: Full-Time
Joining: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced EXIM professional with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Customs Duty Drawback, Brand Rate Drawback, Deemed Drawback, RoDTEP, DGFT, ICEGATE, export documentation and export incentive compliance.
The candidate will be responsible for independently handling export incentive claims, regulatory documentation, reconciliation, government coordination and ensuring timely realization of eligible export benefits.
Key Responsibilities1. Duty Drawback & Export Incentives
- Manage end-to-end Customs Duty Drawback claims, including documentation, filing, follow-up and realization.
- Handle Brand Rate Drawback applications, supporting documentation and coordination with relevant authorities.
- Manage Deemed Drawback claims and ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
- Review export transactions to identify eligibility for applicable export incentives.
- Track pending claims and ensure timely realization of benefits.
- Resolve discrepancies, queries and objections related to drawback and incentive claims.
2. RoDTEP & Export Benefit Schemes
- Handle RoDTEP claims and related documentation.
- Verify eligibility, rates, export data and supporting documents.
- Monitor realization of export incentives and maintain proper records.
- Coordinate with internal teams to resolve data/documentation gaps.
- Keep track of changes in export incentive schemes and applicable government notifications.
3. DGFT Operations & Compliance
- Handle DGFT-related authorizations, applications and compliances.
- Work on export benefits and authorizations under the prevailing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
- Coordinate for applications, amendments, closures and redemption of relevant authorizations.
- Maintain records of DGFT filings, approvals, certificates and correspondence.
- Monitor regulatory changes issued by DGFT and assess their impact on business operations.
4. ICEGATE & Customs Operations
- Handle ICEGATE-related activities for export and incentive claims.
- Coordinate with Customs for drawback, export documentation and related matters.
- Track shipping bills, EGM status, drawback status and export realization.
- Identify and resolve errors, mismatches and pending transactions on ICEGATE.
- Coordinate with Customs brokers, consultants and internal teams for issue resolution.
5. Export Documentation
- Verify export documentation including:
- Shipping Bills
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing Lists
- Bills of Lading / Airway Bills
- Export declarations
- EGM-related documents
- Bank realization documents
- Other supporting documents required for incentive claims
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation before claim submission.
- Maintain systematic physical and digital records of export transactions and claims.
6. Claim Processing & Reconciliation
- Prepare and process drawback and export incentive claims.
- Reconcile shipping bills, export invoices, incentive amounts, customs data and accounting records.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate with relevant departments for corrections.
- Maintain claim trackers and monitor claim status until final realization.
- Prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards and management summaries.
7. Government & Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Customs, DGFT, ICEGATE authorities, consultants, Customs brokers and government departments.
- Handle queries, notices, clarifications and follow-ups related to export incentives.
- Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Logistics, Commercial, Sales and Export teams.
- Maintain professional communication with clients and external stakeholders.
8. Compliance & Regulatory Updates
- Ensure compliance with applicable Customs regulations, Foreign Trade Policy, DGFT procedures and export incentive guidelines.
- Keep updated with changes in:
- Duty Drawback rates
- RoDTEP
- DGFT notifications
- Customs procedures
- Foreign Trade Policy
- Export incentive schemes
- Support the organization in implementing regulatory changes within timelines.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of EXIM operations and export procedures
- Hands-on experience in Duty Drawback & Brand Rate Drawback
- Knowledge of Deemed Drawback and RoDTEP
- Working knowledge of DGFT & Foreign Trade Policy
- Hands-on experience with ICEGATE
- Strong understanding of Customs compliance
- Expertise in export documentation
- Experience in claim processing and reconciliation
- Strong MS Excel and MIS reporting skills
- Ability to analyse export transaction data
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to independently manage regulatory matters and deadlines
Preferred Profile
Candidates with strong practical experience in Customs, DGFT, Export Incentives, Duty Drawback, Brand Rate, RoDTEP and ICEGATE operations will be preferred.
Candidates should be capable of independently managing claim processing, documentation, reconciliation, regulatory coordination and follow-up with government authorities.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Timely filing and processing of drawback/export incentive claims
- Accuracy of claims and supporting documentation
- Timely realization of eligible export benefits
- Reduction of pending/rejected claims
- Effective reconciliation of export and incentive data
- Timely resolution of Customs/DGFT queries
- Regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy
- Timely and accurate MIS reporting
Compensation
As per qualifications, relevant experience and industry standards.
Keywords
EXIM | Export Import | Customs | Duty Drawback | Brand Rate Drawback | Deemed Drawback | RoDTEP | DGFT | ICEGATE | Foreign Trade Policy | Export Incentives | Customs Compliance | Export Documentation | Shipping Bill | EGM | Claim Processing | Reconciliation | MIS | International Trade
Pay: From ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
