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

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for review of Objections in line with the law, making recommendation for resolution of objections, maintaining communication with the parties, preparing and updating program reports, offering desk training to officers and giving effect to objection decisions.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Review lodged objections for validity
• Collect information and documents from the taxpayer and the assessing department
• Review documents submitted to support the objection.
• Mentor, support and desk- train newly recruited officers
• Participate in consultative meetings with the assessing department and the taxpayers
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to the Objections Review Committee
• Implement the recommendations of the Objections Review Committee
• Prepare instructions to litigation division on appeal cases
• Participate in discussions for cases referred to the Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Any other duties as allocated by the Manager
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives   in the Section: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Escalation of issues pertaining to the conducting of business

Working Conditions

Works predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law, Business Management, Engineering, Actuarial Science or Information Technology from a recognised university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Must have a training in the field of taxation
• Should have a good understanding of revenue statutes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must have experience in tax and/or customs administration.
• Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management

Previous relevant work experience required.

• 3 years’ experience in tax and or customs administration in a comparable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• Good decision making skills and capabilities
• 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