Officer – Independent Review of Objections at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department: Legal Services and Board Coordination

Division: Tax Dispute Resolution Division

Section: Independent Review of Objections           

Responsible for (Purpose of the job)

• Analysis of taxpayer objections, making recommendation on objections, communicating objection decisions, preparing and updating program reports.

Tasks and outputs:

• Review lodged objections for validity
• Collect information and documents from the taxpayer and the assessing department
• Review documents submitted to support the objection.
• Participate in consultative meetings with the assessing department and the taxpayers
• Preparation of submissions for review by supervisor and Presentation to the Objections Review Committee
• Implementation of the recommendations of the Objections Review Committee
• Any other duties as allocated by the Supervisor

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university.
• Must have a tax training and/or exposure to taxes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must be knowledgeable and ready to learn
• A good understanding of revenue statutes.

Minimum years of experience

• One (1) year work experience in a tax or dispute resolution environment in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• A quick learner and ready to take instructions
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Computer literate.