Assistant Manager - Automatic Exchange of Information & Data Analytics at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for implementation of all forms of Automatic exchange of information related to the Exchange of Information function and Data Analytics.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Automatic Exchange of Information process as per the manual and international standards for AEOI
• Facilitate the Country-by-Country Reporting process
• Provide the requisite data analysis on information received for dissemination to departments
• Coordinate implementation of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in collection and maintenance of data by the financial institutions
• Coordinate Automatic Exchange of Information peer reviews and implementation of review recommendations
• Facilitate the Action 5 BEPS and Country-by-Country Reporting peer reviews and implementation of recommendations
• Facilitate the FATCA process
• Analyze AEOI legislation, keeping abreast of emerging trends and prepare relevant recommendations
• Facilitate AEOI engagements with relevant stakeholders

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist in preparation of a comprehensive training program for the relevant stakeholders and assist in coordinating capacity building activities in the area of AEOI
• Identify gaps in staffing and training within the team for and make recommendations to the Manager
• Provide support for automation of the EOI function
• Prepare reports and statistics for management meetings
• People and Resource management

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, public policy, Finance, Economics or other related field
• Training on EOI and other relevant courses
• Demonstrated experience in EOI.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

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

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ experience working in KRA with least 1 year experience handling international tax or related field at a supervisory level.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective Negotiation skills.
• Focused and results oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team work
• Excellent research capability
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.

Closing: 25 July 2022