Chief Manager - Domestic Taxes Department at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job

Administer the relevant Revenue Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient management of programme/units;
• Coordination of revenue and administrative activities within the region;
• Participate in the review and formulation of the Departmental policies and procedures;
• Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws, policies and procedures;
• Advice the Deputy Commissioner on technical matters relating to the operations of the division and interpretation of policies relative to revenue acts;
• Participate in setting revenue targets for programmes;
• Review existing tax legislation and make recommendations for amendments;
• Submit regular reports to the Deputy Commissioner;
• Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders for the benefit of the Authority;
• Enforcement of Compliance Management/ Debt Management/Enforcement Management procedures;
• Spearheading change management within the region/programme/units;

Skills required:

• In possession of a degree from a recognised University;
• Possession of relevant post graduate degree(s) or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of Revenue Acts administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Demonstrate broad understanding of the departmental operations, mandate and strategic direction
• Must have seven (7) years’ domestic tax experience, three (3) of which should be at managerial level.

Competencies required for this Role

• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills;
• Excellent decision making capabilities;
• Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills;
• Resilient, focused and results oriented;
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player;
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships;
• Conversant with the KRA Revenue Administration and the Transformation Agenda
• Proficiency in standard computer packages.