Assistant Manager - International Policy Analysis at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

Facilitating international tax matters by spearheading legislative changes for effective cross border taxation and stakeholder engagement

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performing secretariat roles for Kenya’s participation in all meetings dealing with international tax (OECD, UN, EARATC, ATAF)
• Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 13 (Country-by-Country Reporting) minimum standard
• Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5 (Countering Harmful Tax Practices) minimum standard
• Providing input into processing of applications for Tax Residence Certificates
• Providing input into questionnaires, technical notes, surveys and calls for comments regarding international taxation matters.
• Draft material for Marketing and Communication Department for the media, press conferences and press briefings
• Performing Team leader roles
• Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports for the section
• Identifying gaps in staffing and training within the team and making recommendations to the Manager

Academic qualifications

Minimum qualifications

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

Professional Qualifications / Training

• Advanced training in International Tax.
• Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required

• Four (4) years of progressive work experience with at least 2 years handling international taxation matters and at-least (1) year at Supervisory role.

Competencies required for this Role

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.
• Effective Negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills