Latest Jobs at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

Facilitating international tax matters by spearheading legislative changes for effective cross border taxation and stakeholder engagement

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performing secretariat roles for Kenya’s participation in all meetings dealing with international tax (OECD, UN, EARATC, ATAF)
• Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 13 (Country-by-Country Reporting) minimum standard
• Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5 (Countering Harmful Tax Practices) minimum standard
• Providing input into processing of applications for Tax Residence Certificates
• Providing input into questionnaires, technical notes, surveys and calls for comments regarding international taxation matters.
• Draft material for Marketing and Communication Department for the media, press conferences and press briefings
• Performing Team leader roles
• Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports for the section
• Identifying gaps in staffing and training within the team and making recommendations to the Manager

Academic qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics or related field from a recognized University

Professional Qualifications / Training

• Advanced training in International Tax.
• Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required

• Four (4) years of progressive work experience with at least 2 years handling international taxation matters and at-least (1) year at Supervisory role.

Competencies required for this Role

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.
• Effective Negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for carrying out lifestyle investigations, staff vetting and background checks in the unit.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Responsibilities

• Participate in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for Vetting & Lifestyle Audit unit.
• Prepare preliminary investigation reports to identify cases for Lifestyle Audit and submit to Assistant Manager for review.
• Collection & evaluation of information that will enable assessment of whether the lifestyle of the officer is consistent with the known sources of income.
• Conduct surveillance, identification and Asset tracing in respect of lifestyle audit process.
• Liaise with relevant Multi- agencies e.g. Asset Recovery Agencies/ EACC, ODPP for purpose of safeguarding and preserving illegally acquired Assets.
• Identification of other criminal actors/ associates and new leads during Lifestyle Audit process.
• Collaborate with other relevant agencies for collection of data and information related to lifestyle audits.
• Review completed Lifestyle Audit cases with necessary recommendations to the Assistant Manager for appropriate action.
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Assistant Manager Audit and Asset tracing

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carry out day-to-day operations in the unit
• Implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Implement initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Law, Social Sciences, Survey and Mapping, Finance or Commerce from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Should be a member of a professional body recognized in Kenya
• Ethics, Certificate in Criminal/Fraud Investigations

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in similar role

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Technological ability
• Process management
• Tax business understanding
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Tax legislation

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for conducting profile development in the unit

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Responsibilities

• Develop profiles for subjects under investigations.
• Carrying out Financial Analysis relating to lifestyle Audits.
• Update, analyze and present technical reports for lifestyle audit cases
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of data throughout the investigation process.
• Observe timelines as per procedure manual and service level agreement while conducting investigations.
• Utilize data sources and methodologies to support optimum usage of information received from internal/external to facilitate profile development
• Compile profile reports and forward to supervisor for review.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Participate in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for the Unit.
• Carry out day-to-day operations in the unit
• Implement work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Implement initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Compiling profile reports with necessary recommendations to the Assistant Manager for appropriate action.

Working Conditions

• Office setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Ethics, Certificate in Criminal/Fraud Investigations

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated high level of integrity.
• Resilience, resourceful and energetic.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Open minded and flexible in thought and tactics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting implementation of activities of Exchange of Information, data analytics and stakeholder engagement related to the Competent Authority function.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process, respond, and forward to supervisor for review inbound and outbound requests for tax purposes in line with the EOI manual and international standards for exchange of
• Provide regular status reports on the EOI requests allocated and implement the EOI Requests Tracking Tool.
• Profile closed incoming requests allocated within timelines.
• Support and participate in the stakeholder engagement activities for the unit.
• Conduct research on legislation and emerging trends on EOI and provide input in the development of relevant policy and legislation proposals.
• Develop and maintain AEOI /EOI stakeholder databases and calendar of events.
• Log in and update of the information requests in the EOIs database
• Support activities and logistics required for efficient delivery of training to relevant KRA staff on the use of EOI tools and standards for tax purposes.
• Compile annual, monthly and fortnightly reports on the status of EOI requests.
• Comply with contracting and performance reporting requirements as per provided guidelines.
• Prepare presentations, briefs, articles and other working documents for EOI events/forums whenever required.
• Prepare monthly and other regular reports for the Unit as per schedule.
• Carry out all AEOI/EOI requirement functions as assigned

Academic Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics or other related field from a recognized University.

Professional Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in tax &customs administration is an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant professional qualifications is an added advantage;

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required

• At-least one (1) year working  experience
• Working experience in KRA is an added advantage

Competencies required for this Role

• Demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Open minded and flexible in thought and action.
• Ability to work well under limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience, resourceful and energetic.