Assistant Manager - Independent Review of Objections (Customs) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

Issuance of objection decisions for cases emanating from Customs & Border Control Department and interpretation and application of the relevant tax laws in the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 and other supporting legislations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of objections emanating from Customs & Border Control Department
• Collect information and participate in consultative meetings with the assessing department and the taxpayers
• Prepare reports on the findings following the review of the documents provided
• Consistent interpretation and uniform application of relevant tax laws as stipulated in the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.
• Presentation of approved findings and recommendations to the Objections Resolution Committee
• Management of performance, audit, QMS, integrity and risk programmes

Academic qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Commerce or related field from a recognized University;

Professional qualification

• A professional qualification in any relevant discipline is an added

Work experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of service in Customs administration with at least one (1) year in a Supervisory role;
• Experience in customs post clearance audit and dispute resolution operations is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Resilience, Focus, result oriented and a team player
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, decision making and problem solving skills
• Attention to details and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Proactivity and strong interpersonal skills