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
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)