Enforcement Manager at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Description

• Administer the relevant Tax Acts
• Ensure efficient and effective management of resources.
• Assist the Chief Manager in eradication of illicit trade through field enforcement, factory control, case management, strategic reporting and Licensing

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient management of their resources under the mandate
• Implement departmental policies, procedures and general administrative matters;
• Formulate and implement strategies to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services in areas of responsibility;
• Handle technical matters and provide relevant legal interpretations on relevant tax issues;
• Coordination of enforcement in field operations
• Coordinate implementation of illicit trade issues
• Coordinate risk management and ISO issues
• Management of issuance of excise stamps
• Approval of applications for Licenses and registration for excise purposes
• Monitor sensitive exports and import to curb dumping of illicit goods
• Case management and prosecution of cases in liaison with Investigation Department
• Provide technical support in intelligence data analysis and reporting; continuously monitoring performance and quality through analysing and reporting KRA’s big data for informing decision-making process.
• Prepare relevant operational reports.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognised University
• In Possession of Post Graduate Degree in Tax & Customs Administration
• Must have a thorough knowledge and wide experience on the application of the relevant Tax Acts
• Experience in Surveillance and Enforcement will be an added advantage.
• Cumulative training in areas of stakeholder engagement, intelligence, investigation and prosecution
• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in Surveillance, Enforcement, Case management or Policy and three (3) years at an Assistant manager level
• Extensive knowledge of Revenue Acts administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Certification in Basic investigations techniques and intelligence courses will be an added advantage.
• Experience in interagency Operation will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Strong managerial skills;
• Demonstrated professional strong organizational ability;
• Good analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgments;
• Ability to function independently and on own initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
• Good team player of high integrity.
• Proficiency in standard computer packages.