Manager – Budget & Technical Support at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade:                               KRA 6

Department:                     Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management (SIRM)

Division:                           CPU

Location/Work Station:   Times Tower, Nairobi

Reports to:                       Chief Manager – Budget & Technical Support, Corporate Policy Unit

Direct Reports:                  

Assistant Manager - Planning

Job Summary:  

Provide technical support in the KRA’s fiscal budget process for input into the national fiscal budget proposals

Key Performance Areas:              

• Provide technical support in the KRA’s fiscal budget process for input into the national fiscal budget proposals
• Preparation of Technical Briefs for Budget and post-budget Submissions.
• Provide necessary support and linkages with Parliamentary Budget Office.
• Provide necessary guidelines for development of Administrative Manuals in support of various tax laws.
• Participate in technical deliberation of budget proposals at the National Treasury.
• Guide on technical data collation and compilation to support legislative changes.
• Participate in various technical working groups with identified stakeholders in budget making process.
• Publication of Technical Bulletins/Circulars on Budget Changes.
• Review the implementation of fiscal policy guidelines across the Authority.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:           

Minimum Academic Requirement

• University degree, upper 2nd class Hons, in the relevant field of Economics, Law, Finance, Accounting or Taxation.
• Master’s degree, in any of the field will be an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant (K), LSK membership or any similar qualifications.
• A good knowledge of practices, systems and techniques applicable in a modern Tax administration

Relevant Work Experience:        

At least 5 years of experience in the required technical areas and 2 years’ experience in middle level managerial position.

Skills Required:

• Strong Analytical skills Data analysis skills.
• Report writing skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A good knowledge of practices, systems and techniques applicable in a modern Tax administration.
• Possess good leadership and communication skills