Grade: 8
Department: Domestic Taxes
Division: Market Surveillance Division
Supervisor:
Commissioner
Supervisee:
Chief Manager
Job summary:
Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating activities of the division
Key responsibilities:
Represent the department or the authority in inter government agency initiatives relating to fight against illicit trade
Analyze findings and intelligence and formulate of strategic and tactical reports for use in interventions against illicit trade
Formulate strategies, policies and procedures relevant to surveillance and enforcement against illicit trade and illegal transaction in accordance with tax laws
Collate and dissemination of intelligence gathered by the Division
Advice the Commissioner on technical matters relating to the enforcement operations
Liaise with other programs and stakeholders on all matters relating to enforcement operations
Ensure that all directives, rulings, change in methods of operation or determination of duties or taxes are implemented at all levels of operation in the division
Facilitate implementation and monitoring of annual work plan
Manage and control Inspection of Excise Factories
Coordinate and ensure effective implementation of measures against illicit trade through interdiction of illicit excisable goods and prosecution of offenders
Control and monitor sensitive exports and imports of including spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Facilitate the Licensing and registration process of Manufacturers and Importers of excisable goods
Ensure strict compliance with regulations including timely and routine inspection of persons engaged in the manufacture and importation of excisable goods
Ensure effective management of enforcement systems including Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) and Tax Invoice Management Systems (TIMS)
Academic and Professional qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university.
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university.
A professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
Relevant work experience required:
Must have at least ten (10) years of service in a tax administration environment, five (5) at managerial level.
Wide knowledge and experience in Domestic Tax and Customs law and administration.
At least three (3) years senior management experience in enforcement against illicit trade will be an added advantage.
Skills required:
Strong leadership skills
Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
Focused and result driven individual.
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
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