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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisio...
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Grade: 8
Department: Domestic Taxes
Division: Market Surveillance Division
Supervisor:
Commissioner
Supervisee:
Chief Manager
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
Candidates interested in this position should apply, on or before 5:00 p.m., 25th April, 2018. Applicants should complete the KRA Personal History Form and include detailed curriculum vitae. The job reference number provided must be clearly printed on the form. Envelopes should be addressed to:
Deputy Commissioner - Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P O Box 48240-00100,
NAIROBI.
For more details on the above vacancy and application procedure, please visit the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke/careers
N.B. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications may also be hand delivered between 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and deposited in the designated box situated on the Ground Floor of Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie, Avenue, Nairobi.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with the recruitment or the application process.