Manager – Policy & Tax Advisory at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing technical and policy advice on all enquiries sent to the department either from staff or the public; stakeholder engagement; and providing training resources for staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Review for approval technical rulings and interpretations
• Provide technical training to staff and to sector taxpayers on assigned requests.
• Facilitate or articulate Policy interpretation of revenue laws in assigned stakeholder engagements upon request.
• Review Public Notices or Guidelines for guidance of stakeholders upon request
• Review technical guidance (Guidelines/Technical Circulars) to staff on emerging issues
• Develop Technical forum work plans and facilitate operation of the Policy Unit Technical Forums convened
• Review policy related material content for internal or external communication or engagement for compliance with legislation on request.
• Prepare annual performance contract and sign off with supervisor and supervisee’s
• Monitor individual and team performance and discuss with Supervisor and assigned staff on a monthly basis
• Implement CPP and integrity program recommendations
• Implement assigned QMS and internal audit recommendations
• Contribute to and be responsible for risk management and internal control within their functional areas
• Support the development and updating of the documentation of risks, identification and assessment of risks in their operational areas, and contribute to risk mitigation.

SKILLS REQUIRED

 Academic qualification:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Business studies, Economics or equivalent field from a recognized

 Professional qualification:

• Tax Training/certification

 Professional experience:

• Minimum Seven (7) years progressive work experience with atleast two (2) years at first level management in a relevant.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability
• Knowledge on tax policy and governance
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Taxpayer compliance
• Tax legislation
• Strategy design
• Risk management and analysis
• Good decision making capabilities
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills