Vacancy title:
Deputy Commissioner – Policy and Tax Advisory
Jobs at:
Kenya Revenue AuthorityDeadline of this Job:
10 February 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Department : Domestic Taxes
Division: Policy & Tax Advisory
Section / Unit: N/A
Location / Work Station: Headquarters
Job Purpose
The role is responsible for administering the relevant Tax Acts for assessment exemptions procedures and providing leadership in the management of the Division to ensure efficient and effective management of resources in the division.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Develop strategies for achievement of the divisional objectives and goals.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the Tax Policy and Advisory Division.
• Coordinate, review and formulate division policies and procedures so as to achieve efficient and effective delivery of the departmental mandate.
• Identify and requisition for the resources required for the effective performance of the mandate of the division.
• Develop criteria and guidelines for the performance of DTD operations.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws.
• Advice the Commissioner on technical matters relating to the operations of the department.
• Coordinate/review existing tax legislation and make recommendations for amendments.
• Coordinate sector knowledge groups so as to develop consistent application of laws, procedures and revenue mobilisation strategies across Divisions/TSO’s.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Process and validate public education messages in relation to compliance with tax laws and procedures.
Submit regular reports to the Commissioner.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
Responsible for budgeting, financial resource mobilization, financial accountability, and overseeing prudent utilization of the overall KRA budget
Development, approval and utilization of division budget.
AIE holder for the division.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible over physical assets assigned by Kenya Revenue Authority. e.g. Scanners, e-seals, vehicles, office equipment e.g. Computers, photocopiers;
Provide oversight over physical assets assigned to the department.
Decision Making / Job Influence
• Makes managerial, strategic and financial decisions.
• Monitors and evaluates work performance of direct reports.
• High problem solving due to the nature and complexity of the decisions, judgements and recommendations made in the job.
• High consequences of judgement.
• High job impact
Working Conditions
Predominantly in the office setting
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
• In possession of a degree from a recognised University in law, economics or other business related field.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Post Graduate Diploma in Revenue Administration
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least Ten (10) year’s experience in Tax Administration or Fiscal Management, of which at least Five (5) of which must be in middle and senior management levels.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• Demonstrates broad understanding of the departmental operations, mandate and strategic direction.
• Demonstrate excellent administrative capacity and leadership qualities.
• Have knowledge of other revenue laws administered by the KRA Act.
• Be conversant with the departmental business processes and computer systems.
• Have demonstrated ability to formulate and implement policies related to Tax administration.
• Must have demonstrated good performance, high integrity and competence.
• Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team builder, mentor.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be customer focused.
• Conversant with the KRA Revenue Administration and Modernization Projects.
• Ability to enforce and monitor uptake of i-Tax services.
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 10th February 2022.
• KRA is 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.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
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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