Assistant Manager - Research And Tax Modelling at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor:

Manager – Research and Tax Modelling

Supervisee:

Supervisor – Research & Tax Modelling

Job summary:

At this level, the incumbent will be charged with the responsibility of research and tax modelling and dissemination of research findings.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of the research agenda in consultation with stakeholders
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly revenue review reports
• Participate in the activities of the macro working group, the East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) and other stakeholders
• Supervise the undertaking of revenue forecasts
• Supervise preparation of revenue risk reports
• Supervise the analysis of the impact of tax policy and revenue administration measures on revenue targets
• Supervise the review/update of the KRA tax forecasting model
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Management course.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, or other statistical analysis packages

Relevant work experience required

• Three (3) years’ experience at the level of Supervisor.

Skills required

• Knowledge in research and tax modelling.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial competences.
• Understand KRA’s core business.
• Be customer focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate high integrity standards.
• Must be conversant with the departmental mandate and business information system.
• Fair understanding of various Revenue Acts.