Chief Manager-Statistics, Analysis & Reporting at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for coordinating both DTD and Customs revenue projections and performance analysis in the Authority. He also offers strategic directions in regards to revenue analysis and performance based on the change in economic and business environments.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:

This Job directly supervises Manager - Domestic Statistics and Manager - Customs

This Job indirectly supervises Assistant - Domestic Statistics and Assistant Manager – Customs

 Operational Responsibilities / Tasks:

1. Coordinate preparation, analysis and maintenance of key economic and revenue data and report as appropriate.
2. Coordinate extraction, analysis and interpretation of revenue performance data and report as appropriate.
3. Coordinate revenue splits (by departments and divisions) & spreads (weekly and monthly) in the Authority.
4. Coordinate preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue reports.
5. Provide leadership in the preparation of the Statistical bulletin and Annual revenue reports.
6. Coordinate provision of user friendly Information to stakeholders (both internal & external).
7. Provide data to other functions within the Division for planning and research purposes.
8. Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the section.
9. Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the section: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
10. Development and management of the section work plan and budget.
11. Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the section.

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

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in field of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Economics & Statistics.
• Masters of Science degree in the field of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Economics & Statistics will be an added advantage.
• PHD in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Economics & Statistics or a degree in Strategic leadership & Management would be an added advantage

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Training in Computer Packages, Advanced Excel and Tax & Customs Administration would be an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

The person must have worked for at least Seven (7) years, of which three (3) years should have been at managerial level.

Functional Skills/Attributes:

1. Analytical and Technological ability
2. Tax Business understanding and Legislation
3. Planning and Organizational skills
4. Data extraction and analysis

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

1. Leadership and people management skills
2. Be a Visionary person in terms of strategic directives
3. Problem solving skills
4. Good decision making capabilities
5. Listening and Verbal Communication skills
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills
7. Resilient, focused and results oriented person