Chief Manager – Regional Audit Centre West Of Nairobi Tax Service Office at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for Planning and implementing cluster audit plan in accordance with the National Audit work plan.

Key responsibilities of the job

• Oversee preparation and implementation of the Audit casework plan.
• Review and recommend completed audit cases for approval to the Deputy Commissioner.
• Setting, communication and monitoring of performance targets and Key Productivity Indices (KPIs).
• Developing annual work plans, monitor implementation and provide feedback through daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual revenue reports.
• Management of human and financial resources through effective allocation and control for efficient use
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the cluster: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the cluster.
• Ensure teams are adequately skilled to execute activities.
• Enhance service delivery through compliance with Departmental Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Internal Standards.
• Lead, guide, mentor and coach teams.
• Oversee resolution of stakeholder complaints.
• Day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the cluster.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

Professional/years of experience qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
• A Master’s Degree and/or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Well trained/ experienced in the field of taxation.
• Should have a good understanding of revenue statutes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• At least seven (7) years’ work experience in tax administration, with three (3) being at management level.

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and capabilities.
• Good 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.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Must be Computer literate.