Responsibilities
Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws in Tax crimes investigation;
Assist in the formulation of strategies, policies, and procedures relevant to tax crimes investigations
Administration, organization, and management of staff in the division
Preparing employees in the division for the desired changes in work styles, attitude and work ethics
Coordinating performance contracting and appraisals
Manage direct and control investigations operations and revenue collection in the division
Allocate and supervise ongoing assignment, ensuring they are on track and in accordance with the plans prepared
Follow up on internal audit and QMS recommendations
Management of any dispute that may arise in accordance with the established procedures
Report to and advise the deputy commissioner on technical matters relating to investigation operations
Ensure teams are adequately skilled and resourced to execute activities
Developing an annual work plan and monitoring its implementation
Negotiate and set performance targets and ensuring their achievement through performance management
Liaising with other programs and stakeholders on all matters relating to investigations operations
Ensuring that all directives, rulings, change in methods of operation or change in the method of determination of duties or taxes are implemented on the ground
Review cases and determine a cause of action with the appropriate recommendation, provide technical guidance on matters as they arise in the cause of investigations and enforcement
Sign correspondences to internal and external stakeholders
Chairing division meetings and represent the division in departmental meetings
Interpretation, implementation, and application of policy decisions affecting custom laws, departmental revenue and operations in general, staff development and deployment
Building sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships for all stakeholders with the aim of furthering the goals and vision of KRA
Provision of budget estimates for the division
Responsible for the management of physical assets in the division for effective utilization
Functional skills
Strong leadership skills
Possess good organization, planning, and analytical skills
Impeccable bias for strategic thinking action orientation
Focused and result driven individual
Behavioral competencies/ attributes
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
Academic and professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, economics or related disciplines from a recognized university
Masters degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university
Professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage
Experience
Wide knowledge and experience in domestic tax and customs law and administration. Must have at least 10 years of service in tax administration environment, 3 of which at managerial level
Experience in tax investigations operations will be an added advantage.
Note
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
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