Manager – Field Enforcement (FE) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job

• Administer the relevant Tax Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue;
• Ensure efficient and effective management of resources.
• Eradication of illicit trade through field enforcement and identification of non-compliant cases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient management  of field enforcement Teams
• Draft and implement work plans for field enforcement
•  implement strategies to ensure efficient and effective  field enforcement
• Handle technical matters and provide relevant legal interpretations on relevant tax issues;
• Coordination of enforcement field operations in Nairobi and the regions
• Review and interpret field enforcement cases to enhance revenue
• Identify non compliant cases requiring publicity and prosecution to deter tax evasion
•  Implement Multi agency work plans  and Engagements
• Coordinate implementation of audit issues relating to field enforcement
• Prepare relevant reports.

Skills required

• A degree from a recognized University;
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the relevant Tax Acts and policies
• At least five (5) years of experience in the required technical area, two (2) years of which should be at the entry-level managerial position
• Thorough understanding of illicit trade and Enforcement

Competencies required:

• Strong managerial skills;
• Demonstrated professional strong organizational ability;
• Good  analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgments;
• Ability to function independently and on own initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
• Good team player of high integrity;
• Proficiency in standard computer packages.