Assistant Manager - Treaties & Legislation at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

Facilitating international tax matters to do with Treaties and Legislation on cross-border transactions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Providing input into the negotiation of Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (DTAs), including analysis of proposed DTAs and calls for comments on negotiated DTAs
• Providing input into the deliberations and conclusion of Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) cases
• Drafting and submitting proposals for legislative review on all matters relating to taxation of cross border transactions
• Advising the National Treasury on all matters of taxation of cross border transactions
• Providing input into processing of requests for interpretation of DTAs
• Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 6 (Treaty Abuse) and Action 14 (MAP) minimum standards
• Performing Team leader roles
• Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports for the section
• Assist in coordinating all stakeholder engagement and capacity building for the section
• Identifying gaps in staffing and training within the team and making recommendations to the Manager\

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

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 organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills