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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisio...
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Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the overall management of a Tax Services Office (TSO) or sector of deployment within a division and in particular the implementation of the compliance governance framework with the aim of meeting the set revenue targets.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Administer the relevant Tax Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue.
- Spearheading initiatives to implement the compliance governance
- Assisting the Chief Manager and Deputy Commissioner achieve the set revenue targets.
- Coordinating TSO/sector target achievement.
- Preparing of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual progress reports for Chief Manager and senior
- Development and management of a comprehensive annual work plan for the TSO/sector.
- Organizing taxpayer engagements within the sector.
- Management of funds, equipment and other facilities allocated.
- Facilitate implementation of the work plans for other initiatives in the TSO/sector i.e. Internal Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
- Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the TSO/sector.
- Facilitate performance management of the staff in the TSO/Sector.
- Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the TSO/section
- Fostering relationship management to facilitate revenue collection in the TSO/sector.
- Day to day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in TSO/Sector.
- Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time by the Supervisor or management
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Make strategic, operational and financial decisions
- Plans the work of subordinates
- Assigns work to subordinates
- Monitors subordinates work performance
- Appraises/evaluates subordinates performance
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly in a comfortable environment/Office Setting
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Business studies, Economics or equivalent field from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Secretary, Tax Administration or Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law) is an added advantage.
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Minimum of seven (7) years progressive relevant work experience in Tax Administration or similar field with at least two (2) years at first level management.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Must have a thorough knowledge and wide experience on the application of the relevant tax statutes, policies and operational procedures.
- Have knowledge of other revenue laws administered under the KRA Act.
- Must have a good understanding of Tax Policy and Governance.
- Must be conversant with departmental business processes and computer systems.
- Conversant with strategic direction of the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Demonstrate ability to manage Tax Programmes and specialized units.
- Good understanding of Risk Management and
- Must have demonstrated exemplary performance, high integrity and competence.
- Possess excellent communication, counseling and leadership skills.
- Must have good decision-making capabilities.
- Good planning and organizational
- Resilient, focused and results-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation
- Good negotiation and interpersonal skills