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Officer – Exchange of Information

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for supporting implementation of activities of Exchange of Information, data analytics and stakeholder engagement related to the Competent Authority function.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks.

• Process, respond, and forward to supervisor for review inbound and outbound requests for tax purposes in line with the EOI manual and international standards for exchange of information.
• Provide regular status reports on the EOI requests allocated and implement the EOI Requests Tracking Tool.
• Obtain revenue impact feedback all closed requests allocated within timelines.
• Support and participate in the stakeholder engagement activities for the unit.
• Conduct research on legislation and emerging trends on EOI and provide input in the development of relevant policy and legislation proposals.
• Develop and maintain AEOI /EOI stakeholder databases and calendar of events.
• Log in and update of the information requests and AEOI returns in the EOIs database
• Support activities and logistics required for efficient delivery of training to relevant KRA staff on the use of EOI tools and standards for tax purposes.
• Prepare presentations, briefs, articles and other working documents for EOI events/forums whenever required.
• Carry out other EOI functions as assigned

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Prepare monthly and other regular reports for the Unit as per schedule.
• Compile annual, monthly and fortnightly reports on the status of EOI requests.
• Comply with contracting and performance reporting requirements as per provided guidelines.

Job Dimensions:

Working Conditions

• Office setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, International Relations, Finance, Economics or other related field.
• Working experience in KRA is an added advantage
• Postgraduate degree in tax &customs administration is an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant professional qualifications is an added advantage

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possession of relevant professional qualification(s) is an added advantage;

Previous relevant work experience required

• A minimum of One (1) years’ relevant work experience

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Open minded and flexible in thought and action.
• Ability to work well under limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience, resourceful and energetic

Officer – Intelligence Management

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for collection of tax intelligence from various sources and converting it into intelligence profiles/ briefs/ summaries for the purpose of dissemination

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertake collection of both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence
• Identify risk areas for intelligence collection
• Undertake analysis of intelligence collected from various sources to generate intelligence profiles, briefs, summaries and other reports
• Recruitment and management of intelligence sources and agents
• Undertake market surveillance on illicit trade and border anti-smuggling operations
• Handle informers as per the informer management guidelines pursuant to Section 5A of the KRA Act, CAP 469.
• Undertake liaison with relevant stakeholders for the purpose of intelligence exchange
• Undertake tax crime threat analysis
• Undertake operational reporting.
• Implement Individual work plans and strategies as assigned.
• Implement work plans for corporate initiatives relating to the Unit including: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Operational decisions for effective tax intelligence management

Working Conditions

• Office & Field setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Security Studies, Law, Finance or other Business related course

Professional Qualifications

1. Possession of relevant professional qualification(s)
2. Basic intelligence management training is an added advantage
3. Training in Tax and Customs Administration is an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required

• At least one (1) years’ work experience in the areas of intelligence management, business, taxation and risk management is an added advantage.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Demonstrated Knowledge in intelligence collection & analysis.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
• Focused and result oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity

Officer – Operations & Business Transformation Office

Job Purpose:

Responsible for administration, reporting and coordinating of the department’s operations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Offer support through follow up on the Departmental/Unit’s Performance Contract and Work Plan
• Collate reports and presentations for review.
• Maintain and update division’s training records.
• Facilitate implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan
• Liaising with procurement and finance for divisional needs
• Facilitate logistical planning by processing staff requests for per diem/air ticket
• Facilitate replenishment of office supplies by raising stationery on SAP platform.
• Facilitate provision of workstations, computers and other working tools for staff.
• Facilitate distribution of stationery and office supplies to sections/staff.
• Facilitate smooth running of meetings by securing venues, organizing for meals and refreshments, ensuring equipment are in good working condition etc.
• Ensure all office equipment are in good working conditions

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Office Imprest

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computers
• Office equipment

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Makes decision using standard operational procedures.

Working Conditions

• Office setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Business Related Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies.

• Qualification in the areas of administration/reporting/procurement is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required

• At least one (1) years’ working experience.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Open minded and flexible in thought and tactics.
• Self- motivated.
• Attentive to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity

Officer – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Job Summary:

Providing operational and support services on matters affecting ADR Division.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain database/ record keeping of all ADR cases
• Provide secretarial support to the Working Teams
• Assist in the administration, monitoring and compliance function of the Division

Academic and Professional qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BCom), Finance or Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Law;
• Basic knowledge in Tax Law
• Must be computer literate 

Relevant work experience required.

• Must have at least one (1) years’ relevant work experience
• Must be knowledgeable and have experience in office administration

Skills required

• Strong administrative and supervisory skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated professional ability and strong organizational ability;
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to function independently and on own initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
• Motivated, dynamic and good team player of high integrity

Supervisor – Information Security

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for the review of the Authority’s Information System security, Infrastructure security, policies and procedures related to security to ensure technology in place and system controls are adequate to meet business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• May be required to supervise officers during execution of audits as per the annual audit work plans.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Execute corporate Information System (IS) and related security audits designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards.
• Assist in preparing detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, development of appropriate audit programs and determination of staff and budget requirements to facilitate execution of audits.
• Prepare and undertake timely documentation of audit working papers, result of audit reviews and recommended management actions on assigned activities in the audit management system (Team Mate+).
• Review internal controls and security of existing systems, under development, new information systems and system changes on existing systems as well as major IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide advisory/consultancy support across the Authority as applicable.
• Carry out ad hoc special assignments and investigations as applicable.
• Support the development and updating of departmental risk register, identification and assessment of risks in operational areas, contribute to risk mitigation and incident reporting.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution

Decision Making / Job Influence.

• Makes decisions using standard operational procedures

Working Conditions

• Works predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering or business-related field.

Professional Qualifications

• CISA
• CISM or CIA or CEH or any related certification is an added advantage

Membership to professional bodies.

• Membership of ISACA or IIA

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3) years working experience in an audit, compliance or risk management environment.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Basic computer programming skills
• High level of integrity
• Ability to understand business processes and good awareness of functional relationships of Departments within the Authority
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and controls concepts
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and controls concepts

Supervisor – Independent Review of Objections

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for review of Objections in line with the law, making recommendation for resolution of objections, maintaining communication with the parties, preparing and updating program reports, offering desk training to officers and giving effect to objection decisions.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Review lodged objections for validity
• Collect information and documents from the taxpayer and the assessing department
• Review documents submitted to support the objection.
• Mentor, support and desk- train newly recruited officers
• Participate in consultative meetings with the assessing department and the taxpayers
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to the Objections Review Committee
• Implement the recommendations of the Objections Review Committee
• Prepare instructions to litigation division on appeal cases
• Participate in discussions for cases referred to the Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Any other duties as allocated by the Manager
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives   in the Section: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Escalation of issues pertaining to the conducting of business

Working Conditions

Works predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law, Business Management, Engineering, Actuarial Science or Information Technology from a recognised university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Must have a training in the field of taxation
• Should have a good understanding of revenue statutes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must have experience in tax and/or customs administration.
• Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management

Previous relevant work experience required.

• 3 years’ experience in tax and or customs administration in a comparable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• Good decision making skills and capabilities
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Computer literate

Assistant Manager – Litigation

Responsible for (Purpose of the job).

Providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority and follow up on compliance with Court orders.

Tasks and outputs:

• Make proposals on the Section’s work plan and budgets.
• Implement agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Supervise research and preparation of legislation that impact on KRA and make recommendations for any necessary amendments.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements (External Counsel, Judiciary, DPP, EACC, AG).
• Supervise the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
• Analyse judgments and Rulings for post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
• Supervise the drafting of Pleadings and defences

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A Post graduate diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK).
• Computer literate.
• Management courses

Minimum years of experience

• Four (4) years post admission experience in commercial law and litigation practice, one (1) of which should be in a Supervisory position in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong administrative and managerial skills
• Excellent decision making and capabilities
• Excellent planning , organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Manager – Domestic Taxes Department 2023

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the overall management of a Tax Services Office (TSO) or sector of deployment within a division and in particular the implementation of the compliance governance framework with the aim of meeting the set revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Administer the relevant Tax Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue.
• Spearheading initiatives to implement the compliance governance
• Assisting the Chief Manager and Deputy Commissioner achieve the set revenue targets.
• Coordinating TSO/sector target achievement.
• Preparing of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual progress reports for Chief Manager and senior
• Development and management of a comprehensive annual work plan for the TSO/sector.
• Organizing taxpayer engagements within the sector.
• Management of funds, equipment and other facilities allocated.
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for other initiatives in the TSO/sector i.e. Internal Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the TSO/sector.
• Facilitate performance management of the staff in the TSO/Sector.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the TSO/section
• Fostering relationship management to facilitate revenue collection in the TSO/sector.
• Day to day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in TSO/Sector.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time by the Supervisor or management

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Development  of budgets

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions
• Plans the work of subordinates
• Assigns work to subordinates
• Monitors subordinates work performance
• Appraises/evaluates subordinates performance

Working Conditions

• Works predominantly in a comfortable environment/Office Setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Business studies, Economics or equivalent field from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Secretary, Tax Administration or Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law) is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years progressive relevant work experience in Tax Administration or similar field with at least two (2) years at first level management.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Must have a thorough knowledge and wide experience on the application of the relevant tax statutes, policies and operational procedures.
• Have knowledge of other revenue laws administered under the KRA Act.
• Must have a good understanding of Tax Policy and Governance.
• Must be conversant with departmental business processes and computer systems.
• Conversant with strategic direction of the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Demonstrate ability to manage Tax Programmes and specialized units.
• Good understanding of Risk Management and
• Must have demonstrated exemplary performance, high integrity and competence.
• Possess excellent communication, counseling and leadership skills.
• Must have good decision-making capabilities.
• Good planning and organizational
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills

Manager – DTD Operations Office

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for provision of efficient and effective administration of services within the divisions and the department at large.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative responsibilities

1. Oversee execution of administrative related activities
2. Disseminate policies, procedures and work plans for the Division
3. Prepare and disseminate responses to correspondence on routine enquiries and requests from various Departments
4. Coordination and maintenance of up to date records for the Division
5. Ensuring efficient and effective management of resources
6. Ensuring effective organisation of events and staff trainings
7. Facilitate on boarding and induction training of new staff

Operational responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations, facilitation and development of staff in the Division
• Facilitation of provision of working tools and equipment to staff in the Division
• Facilitate implementation of work plans for corporate initiatives i.e Audit, Integrity, QMS and ERM/ Risk Management
• Contribute to and be responsible for risk management and internal control within their functional areas
• Support the development and updating of the documentation of risks, identification and assessment of risks in their operational areas, and contribute to risk mitigation.
• Assist in driving initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the Division
• Ensuring effective organization and facilitation of revenue meetings, sensitizations and other engagements
• Secretariat to Divisional meetings
• Assist in the development of the division’s work plan and budget.
• Identify and facilitate repair and maintenance of office equipment.
• Management of staff records/registry in the Division
• Management of staff daily attendance biometric/ physical register
• Facilitate for a safe working environment within the Division

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• University degree from a recognized university in any in Business-related field

 Professional experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years work experience in a similar role or Tax Administration roles with at least two (2) years of which should be at first level management.

Skills and Attributes

• Must have a good knowledge of application of the relevant policies and operational procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of Tax Policy and Governance.
• Must be conversant with departmental business processes and computer systems
• Conversant with strategic direction of the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• People management skills
• Good understanding of Risk Management and
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills and Technological abilities

Manager – Policy & Tax Advisory

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing technical and policy advice on all enquiries sent to the department either from staff or the public; stakeholder engagement; and providing training resources for staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Review for approval technical rulings and interpretations
• Provide technical training to staff and to sector taxpayers on assigned requests.
• Facilitate or articulate Policy interpretation of revenue laws in assigned stakeholder engagements upon request.
• Review Public Notices or Guidelines for guidance of stakeholders upon request
• Review technical guidance (Guidelines/Technical Circulars) to staff on emerging issues
• Develop Technical forum work plans and facilitate operation of the Policy Unit Technical Forums convened
• Review policy related material content for internal or external communication or engagement for compliance with legislation on request.
• Prepare annual performance contract and sign off with supervisor and supervisee’s
• Monitor individual and team performance and discuss with Supervisor and assigned staff on a monthly basis
• Implement CPP and integrity program recommendations
• Implement assigned QMS and internal audit recommendations
• Contribute to and be responsible for risk management and internal control within their functional areas
• Support the development and updating of the documentation of risks, identification and assessment of risks in their operational areas, and contribute to risk mitigation.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Academic qualification:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Business studies, Economics or equivalent field from a recognized

 Professional qualification:

• Tax Training/certification

 Professional experience:

• Minimum Seven (7) years progressive work experience with atleast two (2) years at first level management in a relevant.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability
• Knowledge on tax policy and governance
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Taxpayer compliance
• Tax legislation
• Strategy design
• Risk management and analysis
• Good decision making capabilities
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Chief Manager – Intelligence Collection

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing collection of both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence to combat tax evasion and enhance revenue collection.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of effective policies / framework for intelligence gathering.
• Overall management of collection of  both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence
• Plan and direct intelligence collection in the Authority.
• Coordinate covert operations with partner government agencies to curb tax evasion
• Oversee operations at regional intelligence offices.
• Coordinate recruitment of sources and informants to curb tax evasion
• Overseeing development of intelligence briefs/summaries/tactical and strategic reports
• Budgeting for appropriate resources for effective intelligence collection.
• Oversee the activities of field intelligence officers/managers

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the section.
• Liaise with the Intelligence collection teams to ensure completeness of intelligence briefs/summaries.
• Evaluate field intelligence briefs and summaries for dissemination to the Analysis and Production office.
• Co-ordinate management reporting
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for corporate initiatives in the section including Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Oversee implementation of the section’s work plan and budget.
• Promote initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the section

Job Dimensions

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Office equipment & intelligence collection tools.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Strategic & operational decisions in intelligence collection and identification of tax fraud schemes to mitigate revenue loss

Working Conditions

• Office & field setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, Public Administration, Management, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• At least 7 years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management with not less than 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in a Financial sector will provide an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required

• At least 7 years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management with not less than 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in a Financial sector will provide an added advantage

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated extensive Knowledge in intelligence collection.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Emotional skills and intelligence.
• Possess good organization and planning skills.
• Focused and result oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multi-agency stakeholders

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on kra.go.ke to apply