Job Summary.
The jobholder will be responsible for managing, overseeing, supervising, and coordinating the activities of the Enforcement Command Centre and the Factory Controls & Licensing section, in relation to the administration and enforcement of tax laws.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop strategies, policies and procedures relevant to Command Centre Information Analysis & Tools, Factory Controls and Licensing.
- Coordinate review and processing of applications for Licenses and registration for excise purposes.
- Liaise with other government agencies for purposes of Licensing of excise manufacturers.
- Manage and Monitor Excise Factories
- Control and monitor sensitive exports and imports including spirits and other alcoholic beverages.
- Monitor quotas allocated to regional importers.
- Identify risk areas for intelligence coordination.
- Monitor and analyse the system of production to check effectiveness and work out improvement strategies.
- Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue, combat illicit trade and support revenue collection due from economic activities
- Coordinate and manage human and financial resources through effective allocation and control for efficient use and optimization and foster strong working relationship with stakeholders for the benefits of the Authority.
- Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or relevant field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
- Successfully completed Tax Administration training from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen, including expertise in ttaxation of the new emerging businesses and digital economy and Knowledge in tax legislation, compliance, tax policy and governance.
- Strong decision making, problem solving and creative thinking skills
- Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written
- Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
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)
