Commissioner General at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Profile

In pursuit of the goals above, the Authority seeks to recruit the Commissioner General who, as Chief Executive Officer, will lead the institution through its transformative journey.

The Commissioner General as the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, the management of its funds and property and for providing leadership to the Authority’s staff. He/she will ensure that the Authority operates in line with its Vision “To become a Globally Trusted Revenue Agency, Facilitating Tax and Customs Compliance”.

The Commissioner General is the Accounting Officer of the Authority and a member of the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

The job will involve the following responsibilities:

1. Efficient and prudent Management of funds and property of the Authority.
2. Provide leadership in identifying Key Result Areas, and rally staff towards delivery of the Authority’s goals.
3. Promote revenue collection activities in line with Government of Kenya targets.
4. Foster a conducive environment that encourages compliance with Tax and Customs legislation.
5. Promote tax administration practices that facilitate trade and business growth.
6. Building and sustaining sound working relationships with Government agencies, tax payers and other stakeholders.
7. As the Chief spokesman for the Authority, promote a positive image of the institution.
8. Serving as the Authority’s ambassador on Tax and Customs matters at both regional and international levels.
9. Ensure there is effective communication between management and the board; and between different levels of management and staff.
10. Maintain a conducive work environment to attract, retain and motivate employees, and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
11. Facilitate the preparation of budgets, operational proposals, annual plans, and corporate policies, for discussion by the board and promptly implement decisions and resolutions adopted by the board.
12. Consistently strive to achieve the financial, revenue targets and other operating goals of the Authority.
13. Spearhead the Authority’s digital transformational agenda.
14. Perform such other functions ass the board may assign from time to time.

Qualifications

1. Be a Kenya Citizen;
2. First Degree from a reputable accredited University and relevant business professional qualifications;
3. Masters’ Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Law;
4. At least fifteen (15) years working experience of which ten (10) must be at senior leadership level in large public or private entities;
5. Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and The Leadership and Integrity Act and
6. Knowledge of Fiscal and Tax Policy and Administration shall confer an added advantage.

Key Competencies

1. Ability to conceive, communicate and implement initiatives with broad strategic impact;
2. Serve as transformation catalyst and possess the ability to drive innovation and manage change;
3. Ability to effect positive culture change in the organization;
4. Be performance driven with ability to optimize results through teams;
5. Demonstrate ability to liaise with top levels officials in government, public and private sectors;
6. Have ability to stand pressure, stand by principle and be resilient;
7. Have strong ability to persuade and influence others;
8. Possess high standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams;
9. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and;
10. Possess strong interpersonal, team building and communication skills.